Global inflation ends era of ever-cheaper clean energy
In the past year, prices for solar panels have surged more than 50%, while wind turbines are up 13%, and battery prices are rising for the first time ever.
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Canada’s energy patch sees ‘significant’ boost in investment
Investment in Canadian oil sands, the world’s third largest oil reserves, will jump by a third to C$11.6 billion this year.
Steelmaker CEO warns North America market a ‘falling knife’
The grim view for 2022 follows a stellar year for the industry, with the largest US steelmakers expected to post record full-year earnings.
Teck teams up with DLT Labs on blockchain initiative to trace germanium
Teck Resources is the latest company to explore the use of blockchain technology to track material through the supply chain, from production to final product.
Russian bear and inflationary hydra sent gold price to $1,840
Gold has been performing quite nicely in January.
Visualizing China’s dominance in clean energy metals
In the race to secure raw materials needed for the green revolution, new world powers could emerge as demand for clean energy metals grows. For now, China has the lead.
Tianqi Lithium said to pick banks for Hong Kong listing
Tianqi Lithium applied for a Hong Kong listing in 2018, but the plan was shelved amid falling lithium prices and a cash squeeze.
Metso Outotec to start next phase of development of its metals business
The company plans to change its business area structure and related reporting segments by transferring the Hydrometallurgy business to Minerals from Metals
Nickel price bulls gamble on tight LME supplies
Worries about availability come from inventories in LME registered warehouses which at 94,830 tonnes have dropped 65% since April last year.