Factbox: Automakers accelerate the drive to secure battery raw materials
Rising demand for EVs is encouraging automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen and Stellantis to step up efforts to secure raw materials.
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Tribeca sees China tensions powering new green metals bets
Rising geopolitical tensions and the prospect of industrial decoupling are fueling a surge of interest in the processing of energy-transition metals outside China.
Agnico Eagle becomes sole owner of Canadian Malartic mine
The world’s third-biggest bullion producer now owns the Canadian Malartic, one of North America’s biggest gold mines.
Researchers find new way to shape tiny gold pieces for electronics
Using highly charged ions, it is possible to melt or flatten nano gold nuggets.
Teck rejects unsolicited $23bn takeover bid from Glencore
Teck Resources is instead urging shareholders to approve an already announced separation of Teck Metals and Elk Valley Resources.
OPEC+ makes shock million-barrel cut in new inflation risk
The new reduction is significant for a market where — despite the recent price fluctuations — supply was looking tight for the latter part of the year.
Australia’s energy storage capacity needs 10-fold increase by 2050 – report
Rapidly rising energy demand spurred by the ongoing electrification of building and transport industries requires that Australia grows its energy storage capacity at least 10-fold by 2050.
Australia sees lithium exports matching thermal coal by 2028
Australia sees its booming lithium sector matching thermal coal’s importance within five years.
Copper ore analyses reveal deep connections between ancient African civilizations
Copper artifacts revealed new cultural connections among people living in northern South Africa and the Copperbelt region between the 5th and 20th centuries.
