Auto firms race to secure non-Chinese graphite for EVs as shortages loomAutomakers are knocking at the doors of new producers, such as Madagascar and Mozambique.Reuters | June 21, 2023 | 6:38 am
Australia cautious on Chinese investment in vital lithium sectorChinese firms have already invested in lithium hydroxide refineries in…Bloomberg News | June 20, 2023 | 8:30 am
China’s maxed-out aluminum industry eyes future in IndonesiaChina’s aluminum producers are following in the footsteps of their…Bloomberg News | June 19, 2023 | 9:44 am
Coal is still raising trillions of dollars despite green shift Commercial banks have channeled more than $1.5 trillion across the coal supply chain since the start of 2019. Bloomberg News | February 15, 2022 | 8:34 am
Lithium supply crunch Part II – this time it’s for real Scarcity of what is a critical input for EV batteries could potentially act as a powerful brake on e-mobility, writes Andy Home. Reuters | February 15, 2022 | 8:25 am
China approves $756m new coal mine in northern province The mine will have an annual production capacity of 3 million tonnes. Reuters | February 15, 2022 | 8:10 am
Trader known as ‘big shot’ battles mystery nickel stockpiler Tsingshan chairman Xiang Guangda isn’t afraid to place big derivatives bets on where prices are headed next. Bloomberg News | February 14, 2022 | 5:10 pm
Iron ore price retreats as China seeks to cool rally China's Dalian Commodity Exchange announced an increase in the transaction fee for iron ore futures contracts for February to May deliveries. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 14, 2022 | 10:51 am
Giant miners to see record profits slip as cost pressures bite The top-five western diversified mining companies may see combined 2021 second-half earnings of $73 billion. Bloomberg News | February 13, 2022 | 10:02 am
Market interest in silicon, lithium-metal battery anodes only growing – report The promise of higher energy density batteries is making a growing number of companies focus on silicon and lithium-metal anode materials, IDTechEx reports. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 13, 2022 | 6:16 am
China’s price for capping commodities will be higher emissions China’s success in capping the surge in commodities prices looks increasingly dependent on its ability to deliver more supply. Bloomberg News | February 11, 2022 | 10:11 am
Lithium: Spot prices soar on Lunar New Year Fastmarkets spot lithium prices surge on lower production. Henry Lazenby | February 11, 2022 | 10:03 am