Unexpected bump on the EV road hits battery metals
However, everyone is still bullish on the long-term story.
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Coal endures as world’s favorite fuel for electricity generation
Coal consumption is set to rise in the coming years as growing demand for electricity in developing countries outpaces a shift to cleaner sources of electricity in industrialized nations.
Morgan Stanley restarts its base metals business
The move comes as rising volumes and volatility in industrial metals have boosted revenues for investment banks after years of lacklustre market conditions.
BHP plans ‘baby steps’ return to commodities trading to cut transaction risk
BHP's previous commodities trading stretches back to when it merged with British peer Billiton in 2001.
IBM’s new battery design taps seawater as alternative mineral source
IBM said its technology has proven to outperform lithium-ion batteries in cost, charging time, and energy efficiency.
Gold Field’s Salares Norte project in Chile granted environmental permit
The construction decision is expected during the first half of 2020.
Greatland finds shallow gold mineralisation at Tasmanian project
The company says results from a recent drilling campaign highlight the potential for a robust, near-surface gold system.
UrbanGold encouraged by initial results at Troilus
The Ottawa-based company just wrapped-up a drilling campaign totalling 369 metres.
De Beers final diamond sale of the year gives some hope to depressed market
It fetched $425 million for its diamond in December, a slight improvement from the $400 million it obtained in the previous sale.
