June 1, 2022 Supply snags threaten EV revolution, top Toyota scientist says Surging battery prices and shortages of metals and materials are likely to last for some time, Toyota’s chief scientist warned.
June 1, 2022 It is possible to recover gold from waste with almost 100% efficiency Korean researchers developed a process that is 99.9% efficient in recovering gold from waste.
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.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
