Column: China didn’t drive commodity markets in 2022. It may in 2023 The market narrative for China's appetite for commodities has moved on from what was a soft 2022 to expectations of a strong 2023. Reuters | January 16, 2023 | 7:27 am
Iron ore’s sharp gains catch Beijing’s eye as traders summoned Iron ore futures jumped almost 60% from the end of October through last Friday. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2023 | 7:09 am
Lithium’s next big risk is grand supply plans falling short With suppliers unable to keep pace, a blistering price rally sent the total spot value of lithium consumption rocketing to about $35 billion in 2022. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2023 | 7:02 am
‘Era of trust’ is over, says VRIC’s Jay Martin, as mining juniors head for Vancouver shores The trust that allowed for global trade over the last 30 years has shifted irreversibly, and countries are now scrambling to secure supplies of natural resources as a matter of national security. Henry Lazenby | January 16, 2023 | 6:24 am
Scientists make perovskite solar cells more efficient, stable Researchers at the US’ National Renewable Energy Laboratory have developed a new approach for manufacturing perovskite solar cells. Staff Writer | January 16, 2023 | 6:06 am
Startup eyes Australia to build China-free battery production Recharge Industries is planning a A$300 million factory to build lithium-ion batteries free of materials from China. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2023 | 1:22 pm
This village is standing in the way of Germany’s coal revival Activists continue to block police attempts to demolish the village of Luetzerath to make way for the expansion of an opencast coal mine. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2023 | 11:01 am
Goldman raises aluminum forecasts on higher Chinese and European demand The metal will probably average $3,125 a ton this year in London, analysts said. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2023 | 10:37 am
Micro EV market expected to reach $180 billion within a decade — report The market for electric two-, three-wheelers and microcars will reach around $180 billion by 2043, IDTechEx forecasts. Staff Writer | January 15, 2023 | 8:23 am