August 26, 2022

Panasonic in talks for $4 billion battery plant in US

Oklahoma is a likely location for the new plant, although there are no guarantees an agreement will be reached, says WSJ.

August 24, 2022

Chinese nickel trader Lygend readies $1 billion IPO launch

Lygend is the latest producer of battery raw materials to ride on the electric vehicle boom to raise funds in Hong Kong.

August 23, 2022

Top Middle East aluminum producer posts record profit

Emirates Global, whose shareholders are considering an initial public offering, posted a record first-half profit as prices of the metal soared.

August 22, 2022

Eurasian Resources to invest $230 million to build wind power plant in Kazakhstan

The power generated will be used to supply ERG’s Kazchrome Donskoy GOK plant, the largest industrial enterprise in the Aktobe region.

August 22, 2022

US demand to lift India’s lab-made diamond exports to $8 billion

Exports of polished lab-grown diamonds may double in the current financial year.

August 19, 2022

Indonesia may impose nickel export tax this year, President Jokowi says

He also confirmed in an interview that Indonesia would impose a carbon tax before the end of the year.

August 19, 2022

World’s largest uranium miner Kazatomprom ups 2024 production goals

The Kazakhstan-based miner aims to produce 25,000-25,500 tonnes in 2024, about 10% above levels targeted for 2023.

August 18, 2022

Researchers figure out how to improve Li-ion batteries’ lifespan

Korean scientists developed a method to strengthen lithium-ion batteries’ anodes, making them more resilient to volume changes.

August 17, 2022

India may delay coal plant closures in blow to climate action

Other nations globally have also been responding to high demand and severe shortages of natural gas by burning more coal.

August 17, 2022

Investment demand to lift India’s silver imports to record high

India's silver imports are set to triple in 2022 from a year ago to record highs after a dip in prices.