May 16, 2022 Australia’s slow warming to electric cars may get election boost EV sales in Australia are soaring — led by the almost-ubiquitous Tesla Model 3 — and more brands and models are arriving in the market.
May 16, 2022 Lithium sector needs $42 billion as pivot from China adds costs The sector will require $7 billion of investment each year from now until 2028, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence said in a report.
May 16, 2022 How the new Latin America left is seeking a greener future The greener hue of the new leaders contrasts with the old guard "resource nationalists," who have typically sought tight state control of energy and metals.
May 15, 2022 Electric cars to account for over 80% of battery demand over next 20 years despite current challenges – report At present, electric cars are the largest market among EVs, with sales more than doubling in 2021 to over 6.4 million.
May 13, 2022 Green metals exports could help Australia lower carbon emissions — study The Asia-Pacific region's greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced by 8.6% if Australia moves away from fossil fuel-intensive exports.
May 13, 2022 America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.
May 12, 2022 Metal demand seen surging for decades on strength of energy transition, World Bank says Even as consumption growth for other commodities like grain probably will trail off in the next 30 years, metals will remain in high demand, the bank said.
May 12, 2022 Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.
May 11, 2022 Pentagon asks Congress to fund mining projects in Australia, UK US DOD called proposal crucial to national defense.
May 11, 2022 Covid-19 outbreak hobbles Chinese demand for cobalt, nickel, lithium Parts of the new-energy sector concentrated in the Yangtze Delta and southeastern China had been affected severely.
Argentina’s cradle of Malbec wine is warming up to copper mining The San Jorge copper-gold project, controlled by Zug-based Zonda Metals, would be a first for Mendoza. December 18, 2025 | 10:49 am
