October 17, 2022

Platinum-lanthanum alloy may give push to next-gen fuel cells

Researchers at Tsinghua University have devised a method for combining platinum and lanthanum as an alloy to serve as a catalyst.

October 16, 2022

China won’t rush its clean energy transformation, Xi Jinping says

Xi electrified climate activists two years ago when he vowed to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 after peaking emissions before 2030.

October 14, 2022

The world’s top 10 lithium mining companies

Lithium prices hit an all-time high this week as battery makers scramble to secure supply amid booming demand.

October 14, 2022

Column: Record European copper premiums as buyers shut out Russia

Just as Aurubis and Codelco aim to grab market share in Europe by replacing Russian metal, they risk losing market share in Asia if large amounts of Russian copper are…

October 14, 2022

Iron ore price outlook clouded by global demand woes, supply risks

Prices set to end 2022 around $100 a tonne, dip further in 2023.

October 13, 2022

Lithium price jumps to fresh all-time high

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence says spot market pricing will feed through to long term contracts signed by automakers.

October 13, 2022

Iron ore price falls as China covid policy concerns dampen mood

Dalian iron ore slumped to three-week low.

October 13, 2022

Could global energy use go up while per capita emissions go down?

In 1965, the OECD comprised more than 70% of global emissions. Today, non-OECD countries account for more than 60%.

October 12, 2022

Aluminum heads for more supply chaos as Biden weighs Russia ban

The Biden administration is considering options including sanctions on Russia’s top producer of the metal.

October 12, 2022

Iron ore price hits 2-week low on China’s covid policy woes

Shanghai and other big Chinese cities have ramped up testing for covid-19 as infections rose following this month's Golden Week holidays.