March 3, 2024 Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific – report A Wood Mackenzie report shows that the cost of electricity generated from renewable sources reached an all-time low in 2023 in the Asia-Pacific region.
March 3, 2024 As batteries demand more cobalt, scientists figure out how to use less for blue pigments Scientists have discovered a new blue pigment that uses less cobalt but still maintains a brilliant shine.
March 2, 2024 US Steel takeover’s fate may hang on the words of a union boss David McCall is one of the most crucial voices that can help decide the fate of Nippon Steel’s proposed takeover of the storied United States Steel Corp.
March 1, 2024 Nickel may see deficit on Indonesia hurdles, Macquarie warns While the bank’s base case is for a surplus of less than 40,000 tons, that may be in jeopardy if Jakarta’s approvals are slow.
March 1, 2024 New US sanctions more likely to curb Indian imports of Russian coal, traders say The sanctions could benefit other coal suppliers such as Indonesia, Australia and South Africa.
February 29, 2024 Syrah Resources inks offtake deal with Posco Future M Syrah will supply 2 kilotonnes of natural graphite per month in the year following commissioning.
February 29, 2024 Nickel price at two-month high as investors bet on price floor Meanwhile, the Indonesian government said that EV producers shouldn't anticipate any significant recovery in prices.
February 29, 2024 Indonesia says its nickel supply will keep global prices low Nickel prices plunged by around 45% last year, and dipped briefly below $16,000 a ton earlier this month.
February 29, 2024 India launches second part of critical minerals auction worth $362 billion A total of 18 critical mineral blocks, including tungsten, vanadium, cobalt and nickel, will be auctioned in eight states across the country.
February 29, 2024 Nickel-based electrode material opens doors to cobalt-free batteries A new nickel-based electrode material opens new avenues to cobalt-free batteries for electric vehicles.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
