LME appoints consultancy to review chaotic nickel suspension The exchange suspended nickel trading on March 8 after prices spiked by more than 50% to hit $100,000 a tonne. Reuters | June 23, 2022 | 8:20 am
Tesla and Volkswagen square off in duel for electric-car dominance Tesla delivered more than 936,000 EVs worldwide last year, while VW sold some 453,000 fully electric cars. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2022 | 8:03 am
Lofty lithium bid suggests scorching rally may not be over The highest bid for lithium at an auction run by an Australian miner suggests a blistering rally in the battery metal may not be over. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2022 | 7:55 am
CATL unveils EV battery with one-charge range of 1,000 km The battery charges faster than existing cells, and is safer and more durable, CATL said. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2022 | 7:51 am
One of world’s biggest cobalt mines is at stake in Congo fight A top executive from state mining company Gecamines said that partner CMOC Group Ltd. owes $7.6 billion in overdue payments. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2022 | 7:40 am
Polymetal expects silver to account for less than 5% of 2022 sales The company has not been directly targeted by Western sanctions imposed on Moscow after it sent thousands of troops into Ukraine on February 24. Reuters | June 23, 2022 | 7:34 am
Real environmental impact of nuclear power generation revealed A new analysis accounts for the volume of resources extracted from the lithosphere during the life cycle of nuclear power generation. Staff Writer | June 23, 2022 | 5:05 am
US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2022 | 4:05 am
‘Appalling’ abuse: Australia to push miners to set up register of offenders Western Australia's inquiry says industry culture fails to protect women and recommends documenting victims' historical experiences. Reuters | June 23, 2022 | 3:55 am