August 14, 2023 The four biggest hurdles in America’s EV transition Since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law one year ago this week, there’s been $59 billion in new EV investments announced in the US.
August 11, 2023 A vicious cycle of rising resource nationalism Global warming has raised the economic status and political importance of critical minerals, but with that also comes an increased risk of resource nationalism across the globe.
August 10, 2023 Andrew Forrest’s private nickel vehicle flooded by IPO pitches Wyloo Metals says it’s being inundated with pitches to take the company public.
August 10, 2023 EV revolution puts US Indigenous communities at risk – study New research shows that lithium and cobalt deposits in the US are located in or near tribal lands, including sacred and culturally important sites.
August 9, 2023 Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.
August 9, 2023 Investor that took on Exxon targets deals in critical minerals Investment fund Engine No. 1, known for its battle with Exxon and recently taking a surprise stake in Vale’s base metals business, is eying more deals in critical minerals.
August 8, 2023 An inconvenient truth… there’s not enough critical metals to reach net zero Data from the US Geological Survey suggests global copper reserves will fall short by 80%, global nickel reserves by 90%, and cobalt by around 96%.
August 8, 2023 Charted: America’s import reliance of critical minerals The US is 100% reliant on imports for at least 12 key minerals deemed critical by the government.
August 7, 2023 Australia’s Nickel Industries to seek shareholder nod for $620m share placement The nickel producer entered a share-sale deal in June to issue about 20% of its shares to PT Danusa Tambang Nusantara.
August 7, 2023 Sumitomo Metal lifts FY profit forecast on higher gold prices, weak yen Net profit is now forecast at $373 million for the year to March 31, 2024, up from May guidance of $290 million.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
