US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with ChinaA 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 regulatorDeep sea mining is likely just a matter of time,…Staff Writer | February 19, 2024 | 9:10 am
Iron ore price slides as rising stocks, weak steel margins blur demand outlookIron ore inventory at major Chinese ports surveyed rose 4%…Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:02 am
Welcome to the crazy world of China’s lithium mine auctions Due to competition, winning bids often end up being over 1,000 times the starting price. Bloomberg News | September 13, 2023 | 8:07 am
Uranium price makes fresh decade high as forecasts grow (even) rosier Uranium price tops $60 a pound first time since 2011 as World Nuclear Association predicts installed capacity to expand 70% by 2040 amid small modular reactor construction boom. Frik Els | September 12, 2023 | 5:52 pm
What electricity sources power the world? Coal still leads the charge when it comes to electricity, representing 35.4% of global power generation. Visual Capitalist - Elements | September 12, 2023 | 12:09 pm
Singapore iron ore hits over 5-month high as China loan data lifts sentiment The benchmark October iron ore on the Singapore Exchange climbed 1.19% to $118.75 a metric ton. Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 11:12 am
Synthetic graphite for EV batteries: Can the West crack China’s code? Synthetic graphite could account for nearly two-thirds of the EV battery anode market by 2025. Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 7:45 am
Copper price climbs amid Chinese currency recovery New bank lending in China beat expectations by nearly quadrupling in August from July as the central bank sought to shore up economic growth. Staff Writer | September 11, 2023 | 9:39 am
US lags behind China, India, EU when it comes to battery recycling – report The US still needs to deploy the necessary infrastructure to match the recycling pace of those regions, a recent report by IDTechEx shows. Staff Writer | September 10, 2023 | 11:24 am
Four killed in blast at Chinese-owned quarry in Ghana The granite quarry is owned by Chinese company Omni Quarries. Reuters | September 10, 2023 | 10:00 am
Iron ore price falls as China watches exaggerated price moves Chinese authorities are again closely watching market dynamics, having discussed price movements with some futures companies. Staff Writer | September 8, 2023 | 9:19 am