August 22, 2023

No new Novelis deals to buy Russian aluminum since Ukraine war

Novelis is still buying some aluminum from Rusal under contracts agreed before Russia invaded Ukraine.

August 21, 2023

Nickel firm eyes Texas for $400 million EV battery metal plant

Wave Nickel seeks to tap US government incentives to build a refinery that will produce nickel sulfate for EV batteries.

August 21, 2023

Race for moon resources has begun, says Russia’s space chief after failed lunar mission

Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft spun out of control and crashed into the moon on Saturday after a problem preparing for pre-landing orbit.

August 21, 2023

Russian miners, Chinese investors interested in Polymetal’s Russian assets – FT

CEO said that the company intends to sell assets within six to nine months.

August 21, 2023

Novel photoreactor technology inspires new generation of solar-powered devices

An innovative design allows a photoreactor to capture photons at high efficiency under varying sun directions.

August 20, 2023

Chromium may start replacing noble metals in cell phone screens

Chromium compounds may be able to replace osmium and ruthenium in luminescent materials and catalysts.

August 18, 2023

Column: Trickle of LME zinc deliveries turns into a flood

Zinc stocks have more than doubled to 145,975 metric tons over the last month and are now at their highest level since February 2022.

August 17, 2023

LME’s proposal on coarse nickel powder needs more work on packaging

The idea about the powder is part of a program to address low inventory levels and boost liquidity in electronic trading.

August 17, 2023

AI can accurately ‘envision’ corrosion-resistant alloys

A new machine learning model enhances by 15% the predictive accuracy of corrosion behaviour and potential optimal alloy formulas.

August 16, 2023

HKEX remains committed to LME – CEO

The metal industry has speculated whether HKEX might sell either the LME or its clearing house, LME Clear, after a chaotic period last year.