Green energy transition, structural changes to sustain much higher rare earth prices

New report says China now imports half its heavy rare earths while demand from EVs, renewable energy is absorbing higher prices.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 2:26 pm

MKS PAMP, Breitling partner to promote responsible artisanal mining

Artisanal small-scale mining provides a livelihood to over 40 million people worldwide, which, for the gold mining sector, corresponds to about 20 million miners.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 1:40 pm

China shows the LME there are still buyers for Russian metal

More than half of the copper in LME warehouses -- much of which was of Russian origin -- has been ordered out for delivery in the past three weeks.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 8:44 am

Ailing UK battery hopeful weighs survival options

Company backed by Glencore Plc has been at the heart of the UK’s ambition to build factories.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 7:42 am

The lithium market is hotter than ever and traders are moving in

Prices have soared to unprecedented levels as demand forecasts keep growing.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 7:29 am

Tesla held talks over buying stake in Glencore – report

The EV giant considered acquiring part of Glencore, but negotiations failed on Tesla's concerns about the Swiss miner's coal business, FT.com reported.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2022 | 3:57 am

How green material producers, buyers can capture the green premiums

Transforming the metals and mining, building materials, and plastics industries to make them compatible with sustainability targets will require increasing annual spending from $5.7 trillion to $9.2 trillion.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2022 | 11:57 am