February 22, 2023 New material could make it easier to develop high-performance solid-state batteries A new material class with above-average conductivity could lead to the development of high-performance solid-state batteries.
February 22, 2023 Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.
February 21, 2023 Nickel market oversupplied by 112,200 tonnes in 2022, INSG says The global nickel market recorded a deficit of 166,600 tonnes in 2021.
February 21, 2023 Lithium price plunge is pitting Cathie Wood against sector veterans Lithium carbonate in China has tumbled almost 30% since touching a record in November.
February 21, 2023 G20 watchdog says commodity market concentration poses threat to wider economy The FSB said vulnerabilities in commodities are similar to those in non-bank financial intermediaries.
February 21, 2023 Rio Tinto partners with BMW for low-carbon aluminum supply Aluminum will come from Rio Tinto's hydro-powered operations in Canada to BMW’s production plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
February 20, 2023 Finland tightens mining law as demand for minerals surges Finland is emerging as a key mining and processing hub for battery metals with more than €6 billion in investments already planned.
February 19, 2023 G-7 and EU looking at ways to track and trace Russian diamonds Previous EU attempts to sanction Russian gems have run into resistance from importer nations such as Belgium.
February 17, 2023 General Motors digs into mining business to lead race for EV metals The US automaker has invested in several miners to improve access to battery minerals.
February 17, 2023 GRAPHIC: Steep levies on Russian aluminum could threaten US nickel supply Russia accounted for 11% of US nickel imports in 2022.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
