July 4, 2023

Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative

The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology.

July 4, 2023

Toyota aims to halve size, cost, and weight of EV batteries with new solid-state technology

Toyota claims solid-state battery has a 745 mile range, with 10 minute charging time.

July 4, 2023

Lotte Energy moves to become copper foil leader by 2028

The South Korean firm aims in the to grab a 30% share of the global market for copper foil, a key component in EV batteries.

July 3, 2023

POSCO plans $93 billion of investment by 2030

POSCO Group has been expanding into new businesses for diversification, including minerals used in electric vehicle batteries.

July 3, 2023

Iron ore price slumps as China production cuts spark fears of demand drop

Market speculation about government intervention in the iron ore market last Friday weighed on sentiment as well.

June 29, 2023

Indian state-owned firm to sign lithium pact with Argentina

The state-owned joint venture will "shortly" sign an agreement with Argentina to secure a few lithium blocks.

June 28, 2023

India’s govt lists 30 critical minerals in clean energy push

List includes nickel, titanium, vanadium and tungsten.

June 28, 2023

Mining the Moon to lift off within ten years — NASA

The US space agency is looking to operate a pilot processing plant for lunar resources by 2032, as part of its planned Artemis missions.

June 28, 2023

French minister to push €1 billion uranium deal on trip to Mongolia

President Emmanuel Macron has said Japan and France will work together to boost French energy sovereignty through the supply of critical metals from Mongolia.

June 26, 2023

BCI Minerals signs salt supply deal with Japanese trading house Itochu

BCI will supply Itochu with a minimum of 3,600 kilotonnes of salt over five years from 2026.