Volkswagen’s CEO talks batteries, supply chains and the Porsche 911
The carmaker broke ground on a new cell factory in Salzgitter, Germany, one of five such facilities in Europe under its PowerCo unit.
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Brazil eases rule on lithium exports amid rising demand
Sigma's Brazilian unit expects to start producing lithium by the end of the year.
Copper price up supported by pullback in the dollar
Head of the IMF said the outlook for the global economy had "darkened significantly" since April.
Commodities have lost 20% since June’s peak amid recession fears
Hedge-fund managers recently slashed bets on higher commodity prices to the lowest in almost two years.
Column: LME nickel chaos chills metals trading activity
Fears of a recession are currently generating a much broader investor exodus from the commodity sector, writes Andy Home.
S.Africa’s Transnet issues veiled threat to coal exporters
Transnet announced it had lifted force majeure on nine coal exporting parties that had agreed to amend transportation contracts but voiced frustration at not being able to reach a deal with other miners.
UK coal mine decision delayed as politics intervenes
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation today and said he would continue to serve in post until his party selects a new leader.
Centamin shares jump on potential Sukari gold mine extensions
Exploration campaign has allowed Centamin to identify a possible satellite open pit and underground extensions to Sukari.
Researchers develop new drilling fluid technology advancing mineral exploration
Research team at the Western Australian School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical developed the new technology as part of research toward automating fluid monitoring and handling in the drilling industry.