April 19, 2023

India’s NMDC explores lithium reserves for mining in Australia

NMDC is the majority owner of a mine located in Mt Bevan and hopes to start mining within two years.

April 19, 2023

China’s Huayou seeks to build nickel ore processing plant in Philippines

The Philippines has 34 operating nickel mines and ships most of its raw nickel ore to China and some to Japan.

April 19, 2023

Platinum nanoclusters improve fuel cell performance

Recent findings could support the design of high-activity, high-performance platinum catalysts for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.

April 18, 2023

Column: Tin spooked by threat of supply disruption in Myanmar

All mining and processing activities will be "suspended" from the start of August to preserve the remaining national resource.

April 18, 2023

China’s Yunnan Tin says Myanmar mining halt could hit global supply

Myanmar’s ethnic minority Wa militia will suspend all work at mines in areas it controls from August.

April 17, 2023

Tin price jumps as major mining hub in Myanmar plans crackdown

Tin prices surged 12% in neighboring China.

April 17, 2023

Volkswagen to partner on Indonesia EV battery ecosystem

Automaker aims to build an EV battery ecosystem and will partner with Vale, Ford and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt.

April 15, 2023

G-7 nears fossil fuel phase-out deal without coal exit deadline

The Group of Seven fell short of sealing a deal on a timeline to exit coal.

April 13, 2023

G7 environmental ministers to adopt plan on key mineral procurement

Japanese industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura is considering proposing the plan for the minerals.

April 13, 2023

Mitsubishi Corp looks to invest in nickel, lithium projects

Canada and Australia could be investment targets for nickel, according to the group CEO.