Energy reform bill passes in US House of Representatives Lower Energy Costs Act intended to bolster US oil and gas production while scaling back climate initiatives. Staff Writer | March 31, 2023 | 4:00 pm
UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications this July The decision came after the International Seabed Authority spent the past two weeks debating standards for the new and controversial practice. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 3:46 pm
Europe’s lone lithium refinery prepares for new wave of rivals For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt has been running a small lithium refinery that’s the only one of its kind in Europe. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 11:07 am
Giant Chile mines are struggling just as world needs more copper Chile, which accounts for a quarter of the world’s mined copper, posted its lowest monthly production in six years on Friday. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 10:43 am
Generation Mining’s updated Marathon feasibility shows strong economics The company recently finalized an offtake agreement with Glencore. Staff Writer | March 31, 2023 | 9:20 am
Column: Tin’s bull flames doused by weak electronic goods demand Tin may not stay off the radar for too long. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 8:12 am
Biden makes electric vehicle credits elusive in bid for US auto renaissance The guidance released Friday clarifying provisions of the IRA will leave few EVs eligible for up to $7,500 credits as of April 18. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 8:03 am
Chinese lithium producers set price floor as demand evaporates – sources The move would come as prices plunge on a significant slowdown in demand for EVs in China. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:46 am
South Africa pushes to delay coal plant closures With blackouts often exceeding 10 hours a day, the government is under pressure to hold on to whatever generation capacity it has. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 7:39 am