December 12, 2022 Canada’s mining minister wants minerals projects built within a decade Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson’s comments come days after his ministry published a critical minerals strategy that pledged to review Canada’s approval process for developing mines.
December 12, 2022 Western countries forge green alliance for getting electric vehicle minerals Announced at the COP15 talks on biodiversity in Montreal, the Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance would support these standards for elements like lithium, cobalt and nickel.
December 12, 2022 US finalizes $2.5 billion loan to GM, LG battery joint venture The loan will help finance construction of new lithium-ion manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.
December 12, 2022 EV sector needs more clarity on Biden’s energy law, LG Chem CEO says LG Chem last month announced plans to invest $3 billion to build a facility in Clarksville, Tennessee.
December 12, 2022 New electrolyte allows Li-ion batteries to heat up without risk of fire Researchers have developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that allows the devices to continue to function at high temperatures.
December 12, 2022 BHP invests in Gates and Friedland-backed firm I-Rox BHP will help I-Pulse and its affiliate I-Rox, in which is also taking an equity position, develop technologies that can curb energy use in the mining sector.
December 11, 2022 Developing a supply chain for silicon key to Australia’s energy independence — report A PwC Australia report says that increasing the in-country production of silicon is the first step for Australia to develop its own capability and capacity in the solar cell supply…
December 11, 2022 Volvo urges Australia to enact new heavy-duty electric truck law Volvo Group Australia urged the government to progress law changes that would allow it to sell heavy-duty electric trucks to transport and distribution companies.
December 9, 2022 Canada fleshes out details of Critical Minerals Strategy A significant portion of the total funding - C$1.5 billion – is allocated over seven years for constructing infrastructure for critical minerals projects in remote areas.
December 9, 2022 Canada places big bets on critical minerals Remoteness, regulatory sclerosis still pose barriers to mine development in Canada, the federal government says.
Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China. December 23, 2025 | 05:39 am
