November 17, 2023

Industry pens open letter to universities on the importance of materials, minerals & mining

Six organisations have signed an open letter to UK university leaders setting out the essential role of materials, minerals and mining in modern society.

November 17, 2023

EV metals demand drives Anglo American’s quest for lithium

The miner, which already produces key battery metals including copper and nickel, is actively looking for lithium off-take deals.

November 16, 2023

Nickel crisis shows LME could learn from China, Minmetals says

The LME has drawn fire from all sides since a massive nickel short squeeze caused prices to quadruple in a few days in March 2022.

November 16, 2023

Citi delivers around $155 million worth of zinc for rent deal

The US bank is expanding its footprint in metals after it agreed a similar zinc deal in August.

November 16, 2023

Caisse pumps C$200 million into Swedish EV battery maker Northvolt

The company's entrance into Quebec has been touted by the provincial government as a key part of a strategy to become a major battery-making hub.

November 16, 2023

Top companies’ lobbying undermines their climate pledges, study finds

A study of 293 companies found that nearly 60% of those are at risk of "net zero greenwash" due to their lobbying.

November 15, 2023

EU makes deal to boost domestic supply of key raw materials

The deal includes regulations covering 34 critical raw materials vital to the clean-tech transition.

November 15, 2023

EU Commission proposes Russian diamond ban, tightening of oil price cap

The sanctions package also contains import bans on a number of metals.

November 15, 2023

European companies exploring ways to boost rare metal supply

China imposed restrictions on exports of the metals used in high-tech electronics from August.

November 15, 2023

Three initiatives lead the way in decarbonizing steel production

Aperam, SSAB and Tata Steel are at the forefront of steel decarbonization.