November 6, 2024

Rio Tinto to trial Chinese battery swapping technology at Oyu Tolgoi

Battery swapping allows an electric vehicle to quickly exchange a discharged battery pack for a fully charged one, instead of recharging the vehicle at a static charging station.

November 6, 2024

World’s biggest cobalt miner is gloomy on the EV metal’s future

The adoption of cobalt-free LFP batteries has gained momentum in recent years.

November 6, 2024

China’s industry ministry plans to step up lithium, cobalt, nickel exploration

The plan is targeting an increase in the scale of the new energy storage manufacturing industry to match demand by 2027.

November 6, 2024

Canada approves Pan American’s sale of Peru gold mine to Zijin

Deal gives Pan American 60% of the future copper concentrate produced from La Arena II, with the intent to supply the North American markets.

November 6, 2024

Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom

Trump wants to rescind all unspent funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, which could pour cold water over the US clean energy boom.

November 5, 2024

China highlights port connectivity, minerals, infrastructure with Mongolia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, said late on Tuesday that China would support more "qualified enterprises" to invest in Mongolia.

November 5, 2024

Copper price extends gain on Chinese recovery while US election looms

Prices climbed as much as 0.9% after China’s monthly services activity expanded at the fastest pace since July.

November 5, 2024

China zinc smelter group sets processing fees for Q1 2025

In August, major Chinese zinc smelters had agreed at a meeting to adjust planned maintenance on production lines and postpone commissioning of new capacity.

November 5, 2024

Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment

Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project.

November 4, 2024

Column: Demand weakness helps cushion tin from supply problems

Tin demand last year was weaker than expected and is on course for only a modest recovery in 2024, according to the International Tin Association.