May 13, 2024 France backs nickel refinery project to bolster battery supply chain The project, called Electro Mobility Materials Europe (EMME), aims to cover 20-30% of France's nickel and cobalt needs for electric vehicles by 2030.
May 13, 2024 Anglo American rejects BHP’s revised $43 billion proposal Anglo American stated that the new offer was "highly unattractive" for its shareholders.
May 13, 2024 Platinum’s shortage to persist as EV slowdown fuels demand Demand for the metal in autocatalyst is expected to rise about 2% for the whole year.
May 13, 2024 Platinum, palladium, rhodium prices seen down in 2024 despite deficit, Metals Focus says Average prices are expected to fall this year compared with 2023 despite another year of structural deficit.
May 13, 2024 New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria.
May 12, 2024 Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era.
May 11, 2024 Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid Anglo shareholders have been urging the company to explain how it would create more value than by just selling to the rival.
May 10, 2024 Trafigura delivers large amounts of aluminum to LME for lucrative rent deals Total aluminum stocks in LME warehouses climbed 88% this week, to the highest level since January 2022.
May 10, 2024 Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.
May 10, 2024 UK students to use AI, robotics to develop nuclear decommissioning solutions UK students are being challenged with developing a small robot capable of transporting nuclear waste.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
