New tech may help lithium-ion batteries last for nine years Sound waves and a 2D material may be the key to longer-lasting batteries. Staff Writer | February 1, 2023 | 6:06 am
Vale’s fourth-quarter iron ore output edges down Vale blamed seasonally higher rainfall levels in its mines in Brazil for missing its forecast. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 2:47 pm
GM invests $650m in Lithium Americas to develop Thacker Pass mine The biggest direct investment in mining made by an automaker to date seeks to secure the raw materials used in EV batteries. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2023 | 6:18 am
Are metals headed for a golden age? Resource investors predict gold prices could hit record high this year Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 31, 2023 | 6:03 am
Philippine nickel mining group rejects proposed tax on ore exports The proposed tax on mineral ore exports is part of the overall plan to establish a new fiscal regime for the industry to boost government revenue. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 4:25 am
Philippines may tax nickel exports to follow Indonesia’s success Indonesia and the Philippines are the world’s biggest suppliers of nickel. Bloomberg News | January 30, 2023 | 9:39 am
European Metals soars as Czech lithium project labelled “strategic” Nomination means the project will be given priority for financing from fund that supports European Union regions' green transition. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2023 | 7:02 am
EU recovers appetite for trade in green industry push The European Union is aiming to enact up to five trade deals in record time to ensure its future as a clean tech leader. Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 6:53 am
Lithium’s historic rally fuels record profits for China’s miners China’s big lithium miners are set to reap record earnings after booming demand for the metal. Bloomberg News | January 30, 2023 | 6:41 am