Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed

Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving of the global nickel industry into green and dirty.

Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 4:09 pm

US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with China

A 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two years has exposed the fragility in Washington’s efforts to bolster supplies of critical minerals.

Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 4:03 pm

Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator

Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority.

Staff Writer | February 19, 2024 | 9:10 am

Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure

Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine.

Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:27 am

Iron ore price slides as rising stocks, weak steel margins blur demand outlook

Iron ore inventory at major Chinese ports surveyed rose 4% during Lunar New Year holiday.

Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:02 am

Hastings Technology inks offtake deal with Chinese rare earths producer

Hastings, which is backed by Andrew Forrest, will supply a minimum of 10,000 tons per annum of concentrate for an initial seven years.

Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 10:10 am

IEA to launch security program for minerals critical to energy sector

The IEA's move comes as countries escalate efforts to cut emissions.

Reuters | February 13, 2024 | 9:28 am

EU, US to align global minerals push against China’s supply grip

The aim is to combine the EU’s high-level policy approach with the US focus on specific projects, Bloomberg sources said.

Bloomberg News | February 9, 2024 | 2:04 pm

Dietary shift could generate same amount of power from renewables by 2050 as coal does today

Replacing 50% of animal products with alternative proteins by 2050 could free up enough agricultural land to generate renewable energy equivalent in volume to today’s coal-generated power, a new study shows.

Staff Writer | February 9, 2024 | 6:06 am

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