May 21, 2020 In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country” The country ranks highly in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies for investment attractiveness.
May 21, 2020 EU’s industrial strategy is being wrecked by covid-19 In the dash to secure tomorrow's raw materials, Europe risks losing the metals capacity it already has.
May 21, 2020 European Commission working on sustainable battery rules The first draft of the rules is expected in October.
May 19, 2020 Tianqi Lithium 6% stake up for sale Move by Chengdu Tianqi Industry Group, which holds 36.04% in the lithium miner, seeks to shore up finances.
May 15, 2020 Tianqi Lithium talking to banks about easing loan terms Around $1.9 billion of the $3.5 billion loan used to buy its stake in SQM is due November 2020.
May 15, 2020 Nickel, cobalt prices benefit as electric car action shifts to Europe MINING.COM EV Metal Index tracking value of metals in newly-sold EVs globally rebound as nickel, cobalt-rich batteries favoured in EU and US gain traction.
May 13, 2020 Recycled battery metals being tested for use as crop fertilizer Tests carried out in Australia showed a “significant uptake” of the metals in wheat on local low-quality soil.
May 11, 2020 Carmakers urged to invest in mines to avoid battery metal pinch Auto companies have outlined plans to spend more than $140 billion on electric vehicle production.
May 8, 2020 Social license soon to be akin to a mining license — report The industry needs to align with ESG values and attract the in-demand millennial talent pool.
May 8, 2020 Renewables to power Northern Minerals’ rare earth operation The miner executed a letter of intent with Soluna Australia to develop a renewable-power and battery-storage facility at the Browns Range mine.
GRAPHIC-Gold and silver soar in year-end rally Investors have not treated the festive break as an occasion to take profits. December 22, 2025 | 12:08 pm
