March 31, 2023

BMW bets on design and recycling, not mining, to lower battery costs

Automaker not planning to take stakes in mines.

March 30, 2023

EU’s Vestager optimistic for battery minerals deal similar to Japan’s

The European Commission Executive Vice President said on Thursday she is optimistic that the trade agreement can soon be reached.

March 30, 2023

LME launches sweeping plan to revive nickel contract

The LME plans to work with China's Qianhai Mercantile Exchange (QME) to launch trading in lower nickel grades.

March 29, 2023

MKS PAMP, UBS launch carbon neutral gold-backed ETF

ETF is the first of its kind, backed by carbon neutral gold bars certified by the global climate consultancy the Carbon Trust.

March 29, 2023

Arafura Rare Earths gets $600m loan guarantee from German insurer

The guarantee is subject to Arafura entering supply deals with German firms.

March 29, 2023

US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies

The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed with Japan this week.

March 29, 2023

Nuclear row looms over EU renewable energy talks

Negotiators from EU countries and the European Parliament are meeting to reach a deal on how fast to expand renewable energy sources this decade.

March 29, 2023

Nutrien CEO says fertilizer supply to stay tight in 2023

Shipments out of major exporters Belarus and Russia are still at least partially constrained.

March 29, 2023

Sweden takes serious look at pros and cons of electric road systems

ERS charge moving vehicles with either loops in or next to the road, or with wires suspended above vehicles, similar to trams and trains.

March 28, 2023

Value of battery metals in newly-sold EVs tripled on rampant lithium, nickel prices   

MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index surged to just under $27 billion in 2022 thanks to surging lithium and nickel prices, but January saw a 50% month-on-month drop.