July 4, 2023 Nyrstar considers potential germanium and gallium projects The company is looking at germanium and gallium projects in Australia, Europe and the United States.
July 4, 2023 EU concerned over China export controls on metals used in chips China said the control on exports of gallium and germanium products from Aug. 1 was aimed at protecting national security.
July 4, 2023 Natural gas has greater impact on climate than previously thought Researchers assessed whether gas or electricity is more climate-friendly for heating and cooking.
July 3, 2023 ING sues legendary Chinese copper trader over $147 million debt Amount involves overdue payments owed by Triway International Ltd., a trading arm of Maike Metals International, founded by He Jinbi.
July 2, 2023 Stellantis inks battery metals offtake deal with Australia’s Kuniko Stellantis has agreed to invest 5 million euros in the battery metals miner in return for a near 20% stake.
July 2, 2023 Andalucia v Boliden trial set to begin on Tuesday The trial is aimed at dealing with the latest lawsuit promoted by the Junta de Andalucía against Boliden for the Los Frailes tailings dam breach.
June 30, 2023 EU countries seek to stretch raw material targets, add aluminum The European Commission proposed in March that EU extraction of 16 "strategic raw materials", including lithium and copper.
June 30, 2023 Lithium start-up seeks cash from Berlin to bring project to life Vulcan Energy is seeking support for the €1.5 billion project in the upper Rhine Valley that the firm hopes to bring online in 2025.
June 30, 2023 Glencore in talks to back Argentina lithium plant for future supply The commodities giant will sign an offtake agreement in exchange for helping to fund the lithium processing plant that Eramet is building with China’s Tsingshan.
June 30, 2023 Northvolt nears deal with Canada on $5.3 billion battery plant A deal with Northvolt would underscore Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ambitions for Canada to capture a sizable piece of the North American EV supply chain.
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