China lithium probe shuts down a tenth of global supply Some lithium operations in Yichun, Jiangxi province, have been halted as Beijing officials investigate alleged violations at the mines. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2023 | 3:32 am
China approved enough new coal plants last year to power the UK Local governments permitted 106 gigawatts of new plants, the most since 2015. Bloomberg News | February 26, 2023 | 5:26 pm
Canada has firepower to invest billions in green transition, analysts say Many in industry say Canada must do more to be a key player in the green transition as the IRA is already spurring investment in the United States. Reuters | February 26, 2023 | 11:11 am
Australian energy minister rules out ban on new coal mines The government was elected on a pledge to end the country’s climate wars. Bloomberg News | February 26, 2023 | 10:17 am
Bear Creek eyes 49% output increase from Mercedes gold mine this year The Mercedes mine is forecast to produce 65,000 to 75,000 ounces of gold for the year. Staff Writer | February 26, 2023 | 10:07 am
Beijing probes illegal mining activities in Chinese lithium hub The probe comes amid a "shutdown and rectification" of lithium producers in Yichun, known by some as Asia's lithium capital. Reuters | February 26, 2023 | 9:21 am
Nickel shows Indonesia how to escape the middle income trap The value of Indonesia’s nickel exports surged tenfold in five years after it forced buyers to set up refineries in the country. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 4:50 pm
Tesla, GM among carmakers flocking to mining events amid battery metals scramble Car companies are making inroads into the mining industry to lock in supplies of much-needed materials, putting them in direct competition with large, deal-hungry metals producers. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 3:47 pm
Tariffs on Russian aluminum to affect tiny slice of US industry The US imported about 200,000 tons of aluminum from Russia in 2022, according to Commerce Department data. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 3:42 pm