August 31, 2023

Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims

Almost 200 funds are seeking compensation for losses they allegedly suffered because of Glencore’s "untrue statements" and omissions.

August 30, 2023

Hyundai to invest $400 million for stake in Korea Zinc

Hyundai plans to buy 50% of nickel it needs for EV batteries through the partnership by 2031 to comply with President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

August 30, 2023

India to start critical mineral blocks auction process this year

The blocks are for minerals including nickel, lithium, cobalt and platinum, along with rare earths.

August 30, 2023

Indonesian nickel smelters turn to Philippines for ore as local supply tightens

Jakarta recently delayed the issuing of mining quotas and suspended operations at a key site of state miner Aneka Tambang.

August 29, 2023

China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report

China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.

August 28, 2023

Hyperdrive: Why the EV industry is talking about ‘black mass’

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Fastmarkets and S&P Global have launched regular price assessments of the material.

August 28, 2023

Posco Future M targets $32.6 billion sales by 2030

Company plans to set up a battery material joint venture with Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt in South Korea.

August 28, 2023

Indonesia nickel mining quota delays due to switch back to old system – official

Prices of nickel ore in Indonesia have surged about 10% in recent weeks.

August 27, 2023

Mining boom across the tropics degrading river systems

Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries.

August 27, 2023

How cracked cathodes help reduce Li-ion batteries’ charging time

New research shows that cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce battery charge time.