October 31, 2022

Next-gen electrolytes may give lithium metal batteries a boost

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries.

October 28, 2022

South Africa, Indonesia get $1 billion to close coal plants

The allocation of $500 million each to the coal-dependent countries will come in the form of “concessional,” or low cost, finance, the World Bank-affiliated fund said in a statement.

October 28, 2022

Citi pumps aluminum into LME warehouse system, sources say

Most of the recent aluminum flowing into LME warehouses is not newly made, and produced in India or the Middle East.

October 28, 2022

Vedanta profit drops 61% as metal prices fall, expenses surge

Total expenses surged 43%, with power and fuel charges nearly doubling.

October 26, 2022

Japanese Tesla supplier to take on Chinese rivals to tap EV boom

Sumitomo wants to start making materials for a cheaper type of battery -- containing no nickel -- that’s poised for global popularity after storming the world’s top EV market, China.

October 26, 2022

LG Energy pins hopes on America growth as EV battery sales climb

The South Korean company reiterated its target of tripling revenue in North America in five years, with the EV market there forecast to see compound annual growth rate of 33%…

October 26, 2022

Freeport in early talks to extend Indonesia copper rights beyond 2041

Company also reiterated long-standing comments that does not need to buy a rival to grow, pointing to expansion plans in the United States and Asia.

October 26, 2022

Thailand to rely on coal for power longer amid record gas prices

The country has intensified its search for alternative energy sources, ranging from coal to renewables, to cut LNG imports.

October 25, 2022

Rio Tinto reiterates $3.3bn offer for Turquoise Hill after ISS recommends against deal

ISS on Monday had recommended Turquoise Hill shareholders to vote "against" the deal, joining the Canadian miner's second-largest shareholder Pentwater Capital Management.

October 25, 2022

Column: China may solve the LME’s Russian copper problem. But at a price

India also boosting its imports of Russian crude and coal, with both Asian giants taking advantage of the discounts on offer.