November 23, 2023 EU and US delay key trade meeting amid deadlock in negotiations The delay comes as negotiations to agree on global steel accords and a critical minerals deal have both stalled.
November 20, 2023 Next-gen gas sensor technology proposed for industrial, medical settings New organic–inorganic hybrid gas sensors have shown to be durable, selective, and highly sensitive.
November 17, 2023 Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.
November 17, 2023 Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.
November 17, 2023 Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries.
November 16, 2023 China’s controls on graphite exports “a loud wakeup call” for the US, says Graphex CEO While there is a need for 200,000 tonnes of graphite to meet demand, the reality is, the current US supply capability is zero.
November 7, 2023 RANKED: World’s top 10 graphite projects Graphite grabbed recent news headlines when China announced it will require export permits for some graphite products.
November 6, 2023 The graphite lesson: Expect more critical metal shortages It’s been a big couple of weeks in mining circles and that’s being led by a surge in graphite stocks.
November 3, 2023 Northern Graphite reopens North America’s only producing mine Lac des Iles graphite mine and plant in Quebec were suspended in the second and third quarters on weak market conditions.
November 1, 2023 Ottawa outlines eligibility for companies seeking C$1.5bn in critical minerals infrastructure funding Natural Resources Canada announced projects eligible to apply for the new Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund include clean energy and transportation projects that support critical minerals mines.
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
