November 23, 2023 Column: Copper supply rethink as smelter treatment charges fall The prospect of too many smelters chasing a finite amount of raw material is at the forefront of many Chinese producers' minds.
November 21, 2023 Indonesia aims to start collecting levies from coal miners in January The proceeds will be used to compensate miners who supply to the state-owned power firm at the capped price.
November 20, 2023 Komatsu accelerates equipment electrification with acquisition of American Battery Solutions ABS develops and manufactures a wide variety of heavy-duty and industrial battery packs.
November 20, 2023 Column: Indonesia’s American EV dreams shunted into the slow lane Chinese companies have been the drivers of Indonesia's ascent to the world's top nickel producer.
November 20, 2023 Next-gen gas sensor technology proposed for industrial, medical settings New organic–inorganic hybrid gas sensors have shown to be durable, selective, and highly sensitive.
November 18, 2023 Israel strikes Lebanese aluminum factory, says Lebanon media Israel’s military struck an aluminum factory located in southern Lebanon around 4 a.m. local time on Saturday.
November 17, 2023 Vale Canada, Sumitomo sign initial deal to sell 14% stake in Indonesian nickel miner Share divestment is a condition required by Indonesia to extend Vale Indonesia's mining permit.
November 17, 2023 Trafigura and Korea Zinc agree to build nickel refinery in South Korea The amount of nickel to be supplied by Trafigura will range from about 20,000-40,000 metric tons per annum.
November 17, 2023 Freeport CEO ‘encouraged’ by signs of US-China thaw "We have to wait and see whether it's a watershed moment or not," Richard Adkerson said.
November 17, 2023 Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
