Fortescue gets 200 million euros for Norway green ammonia plant

Plant aims to capitalize on the Norwegian transmission grid's surplus renewable energy and ship the resulting green ammonia to domestic and European markets.

Reuters | December 15, 2023 | 4:48 am

TechMet urges UK Gov’t to “catch up” on race for critical minerals

The UK is "way behind" where it should be to ensure sufficient supplies of critical metals for EVs and renewable energy storage sectors, report says.

Staff Writer | December 15, 2023 | 1:01 am

Falling solar production costs give China ‘enormous’ advantage over rivals — report

The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months, Wood Mackenzie says.

MINING.com Editor | December 14, 2023 | 12:36 pm

Germany’s BASF considers building lithium plant in Chile

BASF recently signed a deal with Wealth Minerals that includes lithium offtake if the Canadian explorer obtains production contracts in Chile.

Bloomberg News | December 14, 2023 | 10:18 am

Palladium price surges 12% as UK sanctions target Russia metals

Palladium is headed for its biggest gain since March 2020.

Bloomberg News | December 14, 2023 | 9:44 am

Fighting climate change trumps supplying minerals for energy transition — report

Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw materials.

Amanda Stutt | December 13, 2023 | 1:44 pm