Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.

Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 6:06 am

Column: Metallurgical coal is the commodity world’s quiet performer

The fuel used in steelmaking has quietly been a top performer in the energy commodity space in recent months.

Reuters | February 25, 2024 | 12:09 pm

Indian steel mills seek iron ore export ban as China sales jump

Indian exports jumped 170% to 44 million tons last year — most of which went to China.

Bloomberg News | February 25, 2024 | 12:03 pm

Column: Funds amass record bear bets on zinc as LME stocks jump

Fund managers have been scaling up short positions on zinc, betting that this year's weakest base metals price performer has further downside.

Reuters | February 23, 2024 | 9:15 am

France’s $1.6 billion uranium deal with Mongolia faces delays

A debate about protecting strategic resources in Mongolia risks delaying the finalization of the agreement until after elections in June.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2024 | 3:48 pm

Nippon Steel’s China assets raise concerns over US deal

The complication for Nippon Steel is that regulators may look unfavorably on whether its acquisition of US Steel could allow more access to US markets for Chinese-sourced steel.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2024 | 2:46 pm

Posco to import African battery graphite to cut China reliance

The move comes after China tightened export rules for graphite used for EVs in December.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2024 | 7:06 am

Thai potash mine owner ITD weighing $500 million stake sale

Italian-Thai Development Pcl is considering selling its 90% stake in Asia Pacific Potash Corp., which has mining rights in Thailand.

Bloomberg News | February 22, 2024 | 6:54 am

China’s tin supply for food cans and chips steadily tightens

Myanmar's Wa state has placed a tax in kind of 30% on all tin concentrate exports.

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2024 | 10:22 am

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