CHARTS: EV battery metals bill sets new low as lithium, nickel, cobalt price slump continues The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $510 compared to a peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning of last year. Frik Els | December 26, 2024 | 1:59 pm
Gold price rises on safety demand as markets look to 2025 in holiday lull The yellow metal has gained 27% so far this year. Reuters | December 26, 2024 | 10:19 am
Ganfeng begins production at Goulamina lithium mine in Mali The project is one of the largest lithium mines in Africa. Staff Writer | December 26, 2024 | 9:09 am
Unlocking shared value for our global energy transition: 3 proven models for LSM-ASM collaboration As metal prices soar, mining expands into new frontiers, more communities and Indigenous peoples will be impacted as they are attracted to ASM as a vital lifeline in times of economic turmoil. James McQuilken - Pact | December 26, 2024 | 7:48 am
CATL to seek Hong Kong listing CATL's board has approved the plan, but the proposal is pending approval from regulators, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission. Reuters | December 26, 2024 | 7:18 am
India sets six-month import cap on key steelmaking ingredient met coke India will impose restrictions on the import of low-ash metallurgical coke. Reuters | December 26, 2024 | 7:14 am
Iron ore price reverses to losses as weakening China steel consumption drags Apparent consumption of five major steel products slipped by 2.1% week-on-week. Reuters | December 26, 2024 | 7:05 am
Nippon Steel revises closing date for US Steel acquisition The estimated closing date was revised to the first quarter of 2025. Reuters | December 26, 2024 | 7:02 am
Congo frees most of Chinese men held for illegal mining The Chinese miners allegedly owed $10 million in unpaid taxes and fines to the government. Reuters | December 26, 2024 | 6:43 am