November 30, 2022

EV battery cathode costs spike as lithium price sets fresh record

Relentless rise of lithium prices and recent bounce in cobalt and nickel put pressure on electric vehicle manufacturers.

November 30, 2022

WTO backs EU in nickel dispute; Indonesia plans appeal

The EU launched its initial complaint in November 2019 against the export restrictions on raw materials.

November 29, 2022

Russian tycoon to face new probe over Billionaire Bay villas

Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov and his family, which until earlier this year held a majority stake in Polyus, are set to face a fresh probe in France.

November 28, 2022

Rupert Resources reports Ikkari gold PEA with NPV at $1.6 billion

The company’s 100%-owned Rupert Lapland project includes its flagship Ikkari gold discovery and Pahtavaara mine and mill located in northern Finland.

November 28, 2022

LME says it saved nickel market from $20 billion ‘death spiral’

The world's oldest metals forum provided its most detailed account yet of the historic short squeeze this year when prices soared 250% in little over 24 hours.

November 28, 2022

VW warns soaring EU energy costs render battery plants unviable

Volkswagen plans to have six battery factories in full operation across Europe by 2030.

November 28, 2022

Sibanye-Stillwater to spend $616m advancing Finnish lithium project

The Keliber mine is expected to be Europe's first fully integrated lithium hydroxide producer supplying the regional market.

November 28, 2022

Gold coin rescues Roman emperor from obscurity

A handful of coins unearthed in Transylvania reveal a long-lost Roman emperor.

November 27, 2022

Mining coal in your garden is a lucrative business in Poland

Illegal mining has emerged as a new 'lucrative' line of work as Poland grapples with energy shortages.

November 27, 2022

UK, South Africa seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals

London and Pretoria announced a partnership to promote the responsible exploration and production of critical minerals in South Africa.