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.