February 6, 2023 Germany could reach deal with US over IRA in critical minerals German Economy Minister said there was a chance that de facto free-trade status could be reached between Europe and the United States.
February 6, 2023 US plans 200% tariff on Russia aluminum as soon as this week The move against aluminum also continues efforts by the US and European Union to blunt Russia’s role as global commodities powerhouse.
February 6, 2023 Savannah Resources aims to cut Portugal lithium mine’s direct emissions to zero The Barroso project's indirect emissions could be lowered by 54% from the original estimate, thanks to a reduction in power needs.
February 6, 2023 Australian startup Recharge to buy failed Britishvolt Recharge Industries will simultaneously work on Britishvolt’s planned “gigafactory” in England and a plant in Australia.
February 6, 2023 Burkina Faso denies favouring Nordgold over gold mine permit Burkina Faso did not award a mining permit to Nordgold because it is a Russian company, its mines minister said.
February 6, 2023 Aurubis Q1 profit drops on high power prices; optimistic for full year Aurubis posted a fall of about 24% in quarterly earnings on Monday.
February 6, 2023 Sibanye-Stillwater gets key permit for Keliber lithium project With Keliber, Sibanye-Stillwater seeks a foothold in the European battery metals market.
February 5, 2023 UK grid asks coal reserve to prepare as cold snap looms The Uniper SE-owned unit at the Ratcliffe plant in central England is warming and will be ready to provide power by 12:25 p.m. London time on Tuesday.
February 5, 2023 Tenaris says Benteler N.America halts sale of steel pipe business Benteler North America Corp has called off a previously announced agreement to sell 100% of its shares in its steel pipe business to Tenaris.
February 4, 2023 Scholz is learning that it’s not easy going green Under Scholz’s stewardship, the German industry is struggling to find new technologies and trade partners to provide the backbone for the coming green transformation.
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