November 15, 2022 Delving into shear deformation could lead to next-gen metals Researchers say longer-lasting batteries, lighter alloys for more efficient vehicles, and custom designs of next-generation metals are now possible.
November 15, 2022 Wealthiest nations offer Indonesia $20 billion to wean off coal A group led by the US and Japan has offered Indonesia a $20bn package to help it pay for shifting to renewable energy.
November 14, 2022 Tesla-backed nickel miner cuts output after waste dam leak The troubled Goro nickel mine — one of the world’s largest deposits — has been forced to reduce production to address a leak from its tailings dam.
November 14, 2022 FPX Nickel delivers better resource grade for Baptiste project The Baptiste pit-constrained resource estimate includes 1.82 billion tonnes of indicated resources grading 0.211% total nickel.
November 14, 2022 Indonesia to set up $2bn EV fund with China’s CATL, CMB International Indonesia is keen to develop its own EV and battery industries at home, after banning exports of nickel ore to ensure supply for investors since 2020.
November 14, 2022 InoBat eyes electric vehicle battery plant in Serbia Company has said it wants to build a gigafactory in western Europe and one in eastern Europe.
November 13, 2022 Two-wheelers come first in Indonesia’s electric vehicle strategy The Indonesia Battery Corporation plans to produce 50,000 battery packs for two-wheelers next year.
November 11, 2022 China has links to dozens of Canadian miners tied to critical minerals Chinese firms have been involved in 89 announced acquisitions and investments in Canadian metals and mining companies in the past decade, according to Bloomberg data.
November 11, 2022 Ford, GM in talks with Posco Chemical on battery metal hubs GM is investing $35 billion to make its lineup fully electric by 2035, while Ford is plowing $50 billion.
November 10, 2022 Australia extends $165 million in loans to local lithium miner The 10-year debt facility will go toward expanding mining and processing at the Pilgangoora project.
First Quantum to sell Spanish mine for $190M Global Panduro, an entity controlled by US private equity Resource Capital Funds, will acquire the past-producing Las Cruces copper mine. December 24, 2025 | 07:28 am