January 7, 2024 Spanish activist group blasts exploration project in Huelva Geoland Services plans to explore 2,000 hectares in the search for graphite, gold, silver, and nickel.
December 27, 2023 The biggest global mining news of 2023 A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.
December 21, 2023 Graphene-copper mix may improve efficiency of EV, industrial equipment motors By mixing the right amount of graphene with copper to make electrical wires it is possible to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution.
December 15, 2023 Visualizing the demand for battery raw materials This infographic explores an accelerated scenario, where the world aims to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5°C by the end of this century.
December 14, 2023 China approves first graphite export permits after rule change China started to require export permits for some graphite products from this month to protect national security.
December 6, 2023 Benchmark index puts Nouveau Monde at top of sustainable natural graphite producers The company outranked all of the Western World, African, and Chinese producers.
December 6, 2023 China metals firms see US rules unlikely to upend supply chains Rules for battery components should apply from 2024, while critical minerals will be covered from 2025.
December 5, 2023 Column: US looks to shut China out of its battery supply chain The Biden administration has unveiled plans to exclude Chinese entities from receiving any of the generous tax credits available for investing in the US EV supply chain.
November 30, 2023 Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform – minister The Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six.
November 28, 2023 Tanzania plans new $5.6 billion rail to iron ore, coal-rich area The Mtwara-Mbamba Bay railway with spurs to Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi was first proposed two decades ago.
EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high. December 05, 2025 | 10:47 am
