April 1, 2022 Panasonic to spend $5 billion on EV batteries, software The Osaka-based manufacturer will invest 400 billion yen in growth segments including electric-vehicle cells.
March 31, 2022 Miners need to invest over $100 billion to meet copper demand The global copper industry needs to build mines that close what could be an annual supply deficit of 4.7 million tonnes by 2030, says CRU.
March 30, 2022 Hindalco Industries to spend $7.2 billion on aluminum demand bet The company owned by billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla will invest the amount mainly across its businesses in India and North America.
March 30, 2022 South Korea pushes for recycling of rare metals South Korea wants to strengthen its domestic supply chain in the semiconductor and battery sectors.
March 29, 2022 Mitsubishi expands copper trading business as Peru mine ramps up Mitsubishi has hired Branko Buhavac, formerly at Trafigura Group, as head trader for base metals in Europe.
March 29, 2022 Sumitomo Metal sees global nickel demand for battery use at 410,000t in 2022 Global demand for nickel used in batteries is expected to rise more than 20% this year.
March 29, 2022 India to invest in exploring lithium, cobalt mines in Australia The move comes at a time when India is offering $2.4 billion of incentives for companies to build battery cells locally for electric vehicles.
March 29, 2022 Japan to ban Russia-bound exports of gold, may adopt more sanctions The ban reflects Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's resolve to impose further sanctions against the country, pledged at last week's G7 meeting.
March 28, 2022 Centerra Gold, Kyrgyzstan closer to solving dispute over Kumtor The Kyrgyz state in 2021 took over the largest gold mine in the country, alleging its operations posed a danger to human lives and the environment.
March 27, 2022 Gold jeweler Joyalukkas files for $300m India IPO The proceeds from the issue will be used to pay back some loans and to open new stores.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
