September 22, 2023

US says it can’t cut China out of critical minerals supply chain

China’s key role in the processing of raw minerals means it will remain a key partner, says Jose Fernandez, the US under secretary for economic growth and the environment.

September 22, 2023

Giga’s Turnagain nickel project in BC may depend on batteries boosting metal price

The 30-year open-pit mine would cost $1.9 billion to build.

September 21, 2023

UK pushes ban on new gas and diesel vehicles to 2035

Decision comes after pressure from the automotive industry, which argued the original 2030 deadline was too ambitious and unrealistic.

September 21, 2023

Canada, Japan agree to work more closely on battery supply chains

Earlier this month a unit of South Korea's Solus Advanced Materials said it would will build a copper foil facility in Quebec.

September 20, 2023

Congo sees expanded UAE mining investment, seeks Inga partners

The plans signal an openness to new investors beyond the Chinese and European companies.

September 20, 2023

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.

September 20, 2023

Norway’s Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says

Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep sea mining if parliament gives the go-ahead to explore the remote Mid-Atlantic ridge.

September 17, 2023

IRA, EGD and now the EU move on China EVs – governments are showering mining with money

When the EU closes its EV market to China, it would open up a direct route and likely premium pricing for lithium, nickel, cobalt miners now supplying China.

September 17, 2023

Trafigura wrestles with future of metals unit after losses

Trafigura Group is struggling with its metal business following a string of missteps.

September 13, 2023

Canada will take 20 years to recoup Stellantis, Volkswagen subsidies – watchdog

In April, Prime Minister Trudeau said the economic impact of one of the projects would be equal to the value of government investment in less than five years.