May 31, 2022 India’s top e-recycler to spend $1bn on expansions as EVs take off Attero is seeking to recycle over 300,000 metric tons of lithium-ion battery waste annually by 2027.
May 30, 2022 Researchers demonstrate feasibility of using less cobalt, nickel in Li-ion batteries Japanese scientists have demonstrated the feasibility of synthesizing electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries using inexpensive elements.
May 27, 2022 Steel buyers demand huge discounts from Russian producers The country’s producers have seen their options dwindle as sanctions choke sales to the key European market.
May 27, 2022 Steel hikes coming for cars to ships in Japan as costs soar Japanese manufacturers are already feeling the pain of soaring steel and other materials in a country.
May 25, 2022 Philippine court orders compensation for victims of 1993 mining disaster The case was filed by residents of Marinduque, who sought compensation after a typhoon caused the Maguila-guila dam to burst.
May 25, 2022 Freeport Indonesia targets 6.7% copper concentrate output growth in 2022 Company aims for copper concentrate output of 3.02 million tonnes in 2022 vs 2.83 million tonnes in 2021.
May 24, 2022 Demand for steel alloys grows as the energy transition gains momentum Global stainless steel melt production is expected to be about 62 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, rising to 90 Mt by 2050.
May 24, 2022 Coal India to open big, new mine this year to fight power crisis Production would initially start in the October to December quarter at an annualized rate of about 2 to 5 million tonnes.
May 24, 2022 India’s top mining, steel groups warn of adverse impact from export duty hikes The government announced on Saturday that export tariffs on new iron ores and concentrates would be raised to 50% from 30%.
May 22, 2022 Indian steelmakers face hit on Europe deals over export tax Indian steel firms could be forced to cancel European orders after an overnight decision to impose export taxes on steel products.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am