August 12, 2022

Graphic: How is aluminum made?

The above infographics use data from the USGS, Aluminium Leader, and other sources to break down the three stages of aluminum production.

August 12, 2022

Battery giants, Hyundai concerned by US moves on China supplies

South Korean battery makers imported more than 80% of the key minerals from China in 2020.

August 12, 2022

A $700 billion fund is under pressure over plans to curb coal

South Korea’s National Pension Service faces criticism over potentially weaker-than-expected plans to curb investments in coal.

August 12, 2022

Indonesia revokes thousands of mining permits covering over 3 million hectares

More than 2,000 mining permits for various minerals have been revoked.

August 11, 2022

BHP, Pan Pacific Copper and Norsepower partner to reduce emissions on shipping routes

Aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on routes between BHP’s mines in Chile and PPC’s smelters in Japan.

August 11, 2022

Adani plans $5.2 billion alumina mill in growing metal ambitions

The flagship company of the Adani Group got the approval to build the refinery and a captive power plant in Rayagada.

August 11, 2022

Researchers solve issues hindering silicon use in lithium-ion batteries

Despite the energy capacity of silicon as an electrode material, it is normally disregarded because of a lack of mechanical stability.

August 10, 2022

India’s state-owned coal miner posts record profit in fuel’s revival

Coal India’s net income jumped to 88.3 billion rupees from 31.7 billion rupees a year earlier.

August 8, 2022

Barrick expects deal opportunities in copper, but won’t pay premiums

After strengthening its balance sheet, Barrick said it is “always looking at opportunities” but won’t be paying above-market prices.

August 8, 2022

Indonesia says Tesla strikes $5 billion deal to buy nickel products

Southeast Asia's biggest economy has been trying to get Tesla to set up a production facility in the country.