February 7, 2023

Historically low stocks behind spike in zinc price for delivery tomorrow

Zinc inventories in LME registered warehouses at 16,225 tonnes are at their lowest since June 1989.

February 7, 2023

Tees Valley lines up lithium deal with Britishvolt’s top bidder

Recharge Industries has been selected as the preferred bidder for the majority of the insolvent battery firm’s business and assets.

February 6, 2023

Inside Germany’s renewable energy boondoggle

For all their successes building Europe’s strongest economy, the Germans have made some pretty dumb moves regarding energy policy.

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.