June 9, 2023 Plan for one of world’s biggest coal mines challenged in India Rising power demand has pushed India to prioritize energy security and boost output of coal.
June 8, 2023 Nickel Industries plans to raise $633 million through share placement The Sydney-based miner has been working towards developing nickel for batteries.
June 7, 2023 Mongolian PM discusses EV investment, cooperation with Elon Musk Musk and the Mongolian government talked about a potential joint research venture on the use of rare earth elements and battery minerals.
June 6, 2023 Bauxite miners urge Indonesia to rethink export ban as deadline looms The country is due to stop shipments of the raw material for aluminum starting Saturday.
June 6, 2023 JX Nippon Mining says to step up transformation to advanced materials firm The company is set to sell a majority stake in Chile's Caserones copper mine to Lundin Mining Corp.
June 5, 2023 Iron ore price extends gains on China stimulus bets Regulators were considering a package of measures including further relaxing restrictions for residential purchases.
June 5, 2023 Japanese miners see Chile’s tax hikes deterring new investment Lawmakers in Chile gave final approval in May for a long-awaited mining tax reform.
June 5, 2023 Calcium battery passes test of running for multiple cycles Seems like calcium can benefit both your bones and energy storage needs.
June 4, 2023 Tata to build $1.6 billion Indian EV battery plant, Gujarat says Tata Group signed an agreement with the Gujarat state government to set up a giga-factory for manufacturing lithium-ion cells.
June 2, 2023 Congo-UAE gold export deal raises ‘great concerns’ A 25-year deal published this week by the Congolese government hands a little-known UAE firm exclusive rights to export artisanal gold at preferential rates.
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