June 1, 2022 Tailings dams must get community consent, ensure zero harm – report Report recommends that new tailings facilities must not be constructed if the operator cannot ensure the safe and timely evacuation of communities in the area.
May 31, 2022 Eramet plans more lithium plants in South America The French miner also eyes expansions into Chile and Bolivia as it shift towards metals needed for EVs and the green energy transition.
May 30, 2022 EVs vs. gas vehicles: What are cars made out of? This infographic compares the minerals used in a typical electric car with a conventional gas car.
May 30, 2022 China’s EV growth forecasts are starting to look shaky After all, who wants to spend big bucks on a vehicle right now in China?
May 30, 2022 Researchers demonstrate feasibility of using less cobalt, nickel in Li-ion batteries Japanese scientists have demonstrated the feasibility of synthesizing electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries using inexpensive elements.
May 29, 2022 Glencore bribery cases draw in billionaire former executives The US government said that two former top Glencore executives were personally involved in corruption.
May 29, 2022 VIDEO: Goldman expects “sharp correction” for lithium price and cobalt, nickel pullback “That fundamental mispricing has in turn generated an outsized supply response well ahead of the demand trend.”
May 27, 2022 POSCO Chemical plans to invest in $633m battery materials plant with GM In December, the two companies announced their plans to form a joint venture in North America.
May 26, 2022 Glencore says bribery days are over. Now it has to prove it Glencore’s top leadership has been overhauled in the last few years and boss Gary Nagle says it’s a “different company.”
May 25, 2022 Philippine court orders compensation for victims of 1993 mining disaster The case was filed by residents of Marinduque, who sought compensation after a typhoon caused the Maguila-guila dam to burst.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
