Uranium firms revive forgotten mines as price of nuclear fuel soars

Across the US and allied countries, owners of left-for-dead uranium mines are restarting operations.

Bloomberg News | March 3, 2024 | 7:38 am

Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific – report

A Wood Mackenzie report shows that the cost of electricity generated from renewable sources reached an all-time low in 2023 in the Asia-Pacific region.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 4:40 am

As batteries demand more cobalt, scientists figure out how to use less for blue pigments

Scientists have discovered a new blue pigment that uses less cobalt but still maintains a brilliant shine.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 2:10 am

US Steel takeover’s fate may hang on the words of a union boss

David McCall is one of the most crucial voices that can help decide the fate of Nippon Steel’s proposed takeover of the storied United States Steel Corp.

Bloomberg News | March 2, 2024 | 9:56 am

Nickel may see deficit on Indonesia hurdles, Macquarie warns

While the bank’s base case is for a surplus of less than 40,000 tons, that may be in jeopardy if Jakarta’s approvals are slow.

Bloomberg News | March 1, 2024 | 9:23 am

New US sanctions more likely to curb Indian imports of Russian coal, traders say

The sanctions could benefit other coal suppliers such as Indonesia, Australia and South Africa.

Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 7:53 am

Syrah Resources inks offtake deal with Posco Future M

Syrah will supply 2 kilotonnes of natural graphite per month in the year following commissioning.

Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 2:27 pm

Nickel price at two-month high as investors bet on price floor

Meanwhile, the Indonesian government said that EV producers shouldn't anticipate any significant recovery in prices.

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 9:21 am

Indonesia says its nickel supply will keep global prices low

Nickel prices plunged by around 45% last year, and dipped briefly below $16,000 a ton earlier this month.

Bloomberg News | February 29, 2024 | 7:10 am

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