October 18, 2023 ‘Green’ battery recycling technique allows for massive recovery of aluminum, lithium A recently developed method allows for the recovery of 100% of the aluminum and 98% of the lithium from spent electric car batteries.
October 17, 2023 Ancient nickel-eating microbes can teach us valuable biomining techniques – study Methanogens are ancient life forms that still exist today. They power their metabolism by breaking down rocks and minerals.
October 16, 2023 Visualized: What is the cost of electric vehicle batteries? The cost of EV batteries can vary based on size and chemical composition.
October 16, 2023 US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit The US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call on Monday, before President Biden hosts European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
October 12, 2023 Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESG The massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition have become a top mining boardroom agenda item, says new survey.
October 12, 2023 Canada Nickel’s Crawford feasibility pegs capex at $3.5bn, mine life at 41 years Uniquely, Crawford will be a net negative contributor to global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
October 11, 2023 NASA to launch first mission to metal-rich asteroid Scientists believe the asteroid can help discoveries about Earth's core and those of other terrestrial planets.
October 10, 2023 Vale weighs base metals IPO in three to four years Vale is not seeking new partners for its Base Metals unit following a recent equity sale, CEO said.
October 8, 2023 Metal trader misery undercuts supercycle hype as losses pile up The world’s metal traders are enduring one of their toughest periods in years.
October 7, 2023 LME seeks to move on from nickel crisis as traders return It’s been 19 months since Matthew Chamberlain responded to a runaway short squeeze by suspending the world’s benchmark nickel market and cancelling $12 billion of trades.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
