August 16, 2022 Graphite in EV batteries creates conundrum under US climate bill Graphite, which is mostly produced in China, may cause issues.
August 16, 2022 Chile investigates collapse at Antofagasta Minerals mining project Environmental regulators have launched an investigation after tidal waves caused the collapse of a construction platform at Los Pelambres.
August 16, 2022 Why BHP reckons China’s economy is poised to improve China’s infrastructure and automotive sectors are “already responding to policy support,” although a rebound in housing activity is expected to take longer, the producer said.
August 16, 2022 Looming copper squeeze may force market to seek a recycling fix Annual copper demand is set to expand 53% to 2040, mainly driven by the electrification of transport and infrastructure, BNEF analysts said.
August 16, 2022 Column: US hits the EV accelerator to cut Chinese metals ties The Inflation Reduction Act marks another big movement in the reshaping of critical mineral supply chains, writes Andy Home.
August 16, 2022 Russian mercenaries seek gold, sow chaos in CAR The Central African Republic is defending the use of Russian assistance to take back territory the government says rebels have illegally occupied.
August 15, 2022 Billionaire behind big nickel short plans to sell steel assets Tsingshan Holding Group is in advanced talks to sell some of its stainless-steel assets in Indonesia.
August 14, 2022 How the US toppled the world’s most powerful gold trader The story behind the conviction on 13 counts of the man who was once the most powerful figure in the gold market, Michael Nowak.
August 12, 2022 Obama ban on coal leasing on public lands reinstated by judge The ruling reinstates a 2016 order by then-Interior Secretary Sally Jewell banning coal leasing on federal lands.
August 12, 2022 Five Chinese state-owned companies, under scrutiny in US, will delist from NYSE Oil giant Sinopec, Aluminium Corporation of China PetroChina and Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical said they would apply to delist their American Depository Shares this month.
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