May 12, 2020

China’s great energy shift sets mega hybrid projects in motion

Some of China’s biggest state-owned companies are pouring in billions of dollars to build projects that combine wind and solar with energy storage.

May 12, 2020

As demand implodes, zinc supply chain starts to adjust

The LME zinc price has bounced by 20% from its March low of $1,685 a tonne to $2,020.

May 12, 2020

Ted Cruz seeks to end US dependence on China for rare earths

The bill would create tax incentives for companies to buy rare earth elements within the US.

May 12, 2020

Miners buck M&A slump with pandemic gold deals

More than $16 billion of mergers, acquisitions and investments in other sectors have been terminated in last month.

May 11, 2020

Coal burned by China power plants jumps on heat, virus recovery

Coal use by coastal power plants at five major utilities rose for an eighth straight day to 577,100 tons as of Monday.

May 11, 2020

Metals markets to move into surplus — report

Fitch has revised down 2020 copper consumption growth forecasts for China and the US.

May 11, 2020

Carmakers urged to invest in mines to avoid battery metal pinch

Auto companies have outlined plans to spend more than $140 billion on electric vehicle production.

May 11, 2020

Demand for battery metals to jump 500% by 2050

The World Bank estimates that over 3 billion tonnes of minerals and metals will be needed to meet the growing demand for clean energy technologies.

May 8, 2020

Social license soon to be akin to a mining license — report

The industry needs to align with ESG values and attract the in-demand millennial talent pool.

May 8, 2020

Copper price jumps as Chinese imports surge

Copper price now up more than 20% from covid-19 lows as China's April concentrate imports surge 22% to over 2m tonnes for only the third time ever.