Battery prices climb for first time just as more EVs hit market
Prices for the batteries rose in 2022 for the first time since BloombergNEF started tracking them.
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Lithium price to retreat from record as electric car sales slow
Rising supplies and China removing subsidies for electric vehicles mean a retreat is on the cards.
Glencore says this time is different for coming copper shortage
Glencore shares fell as much as 3.5% on Tuesday after 2023 production guidance across all the commodities missed consensus estimates.
Researchers call for an integrated mineral supply agreement between nations
The goal of a mineral supply agreement is that countries that have limited access to the raw materials needed to transition to a green economy are not left behind.
Environmental and human rights assessment of Rio Tinto’s former Panguna copper mine begins
The Panguna mine was operated by BCL, majority-owned by Rio Tinto, for 17 years from 1972 until 1989, when operations were suspended due to an uprising.
Syntax launches center of excellence for mining and natural resources
The COE will be led in conjunction with Illumiti.
Lake Resources shares dip on another short seller report
According to J Capital analysts, the DLE technology the company is looking to use could be “dramatically” underperforming expectations.
Nippon Steel, JFE may further boost output of niche steel for EVs
Japan’s two biggest steelmakers are already spending a combined $1.3 billion to lift output of so-called electrical steel used in EV motors, and are now looking to raise that further.
US, EU weigh climate-based tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum
The move would mark a novel approach, as the US and EU would seek to use tariffs -- usually employed in trade disputes -- to further their climate agenda.
