China’s ‘blue sky’ efforts may ease energy crunch and coal rally
Cement factories in the northern industrial hub Hebei are scheduled for a five-month rationing of output.
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Indonesia plans to ban the export of tin ingots to encourage investors to set up production facilities and develop its industries to process tin into other products at home.
America’s new nuclear power industry has a Russian problem
Without a reliable source of the high assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) the reactors need, developers worry they won't receive orders for their plants.
Suspected Islamist militants attack ruby mine in northeastern Mozambique
The raid took place on an operation 12 kilometres southeast of Gemfields’s 75%-owned Montepuez Ruby Mining.
Freeport-McMoRan profit plunges on weak copper prices
LME copper has given up 30% since touching a record peak in March.
Coal ash pollution affecting lakes for longer than anticipated
Coal ash pollution of surface waters near power plants has been more persistent and widespread than was previously thought.
Tesla confirms plans to build lithium refinery in Texas
Tesla is moving forward in a bid to gain more control over the supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.
Syrah Resources to explore supplying graphite to LG Energy Solution
The miner said its unit has been selected for a grant of up to $220 million by the US Department of Energy.
Albemarle to stay in Europe if lithium declared hazardous by EU, CEO says
The European Commission is weighing a proposal by the European Chemicals Agency that would classify lithium carbonate, chloride and hydroxide as dangerous for human health.
