March 7, 2023 Scientists work on solid-state battery that uses fewer ‘problem’ metals Researchers have developed a new strategy to build solid-state batteries that are less dependent on specific chemical elements, particularly expensive metals with supply chain issues.
February 22, 2023 New material could make it easier to develop high-performance solid-state batteries A new material class with above-average conductivity could lead to the development of high-performance solid-state batteries.
February 7, 2023 Congo’s president wants new exploration for green energy metals “The goal is to discover new deposits that can be the subject of calls for bids, with a view to concluding mutually profitable public-private partnerships,” Felix Tshisekedi said.
February 7, 2023 Gecamines seeks to diversify into ‘transition’ minerals Congo's state mining company plans to explore for minerals including lithium, tin, and rare earths.
February 1, 2023 Column: Analysts wary of base metals after China recovery rally Analysts are cautious that China's recovery may not live up to bullish expectations and that prices have got ahead of themselves.
January 31, 2023 Indonesia reviewing possible impacts of plan to limit tin exports The resource-rich country is set to ban exports of all unprocessed metal ore in June 2023 to develop processing facilities at home.
January 25, 2023 Column: Tin on the rebound as China scoops up surplus metal Tin's rollercoaster ride spins into the new year, promising more thrills and spills after a tumultuous performance in 2022.
January 9, 2023 Top 50 mining companies in 2022: coal, lithium win big, China investors lose out Commodity prices are always volatile, but in 2022 metal and mining markets reached new levels of turbulence, as the pandemic played out in China and the Ukraine war upended global…
December 22, 2022 Prices will fall across metals and mining in 2023 – Woodmac Commodity research firm says production growth, weaker demand and negative sentiment in the industry will see iron ore, copper and industrial metals sink next year.
December 6, 2022 Column: Tin must tame its wildness to meet coming demand surge The faster the world moves towards the internet-of-things, the more tin will be needed to glue the expanding metaverse together.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
