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.