November 1, 2022 Germany calls for ‘precautionary’ pause in deep-sea mining The world's fourth-biggest economy, Germany joins countries including New Zealand and France in calling for seabed mining exploration to stop until further research is done.
October 31, 2022 EV battery production faces supply chain, geopolitical headwinds – report S&P Global also said soaring prices of critical battery metals threaten the profit margins of suppliers and automakers.
October 31, 2022 Ailing UK battery hopeful weighs survival options Company backed by Glencore Plc has been at the heart of the UK’s ambition to build factories.
October 31, 2022 Tesla held talks over buying stake in Glencore – report The EV giant considered acquiring part of Glencore, but negotiations failed on Tesla's concerns about the Swiss miner's coal business, FT.com reported.
October 30, 2022 Scientists to look at the role of supernovae as element-makers Researchers plan to look for manganese, chromium, cobalt, and nickel in a third-generation white dwarf supernova named SN2021aefx, which exploded a year ago in the Spanish Dancer galaxy.
October 28, 2022 Nth Cycle’s critical mineral refining, recycling technology reduces emissions – study Boston-based metal refining technology company began commercial operations in September.
October 28, 2022 Canada strengthening guidelines to protect critical minerals sectors Significant transactions by foreign state-owned companies in Canada's critical minerals sectors would now only be approved on an exceptional basis.
October 28, 2022 RANKED: The world’s top 10 most valuable base and precious metal mines Ranking is topped by a polymetallic mine in Russia’s arctic boasting ore with a value of nearly $900 billion at today’s prices.
October 28, 2022 Vale mulling base metals partnership, CEO says Vale had announced last month a reorganization of its Brazil base metals business, which includes copper and nickel assets.
October 28, 2022 Researchers develop Play-Doh-like material that conducts electricity like metal This goes against all of the known rules about conductivity.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
