October 12, 2022

Shell launches consortium to speed up electrification of mining vehicles

The oil and gas giant has attracted eight companies to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks and renewables in mining.

October 11, 2022

Northcliff shares research into superior performance of tungsten-ion batteries

The new type of batteries can be 90+% charged in less than five minutes, and they withstand a wider range of temperatures with reduced fire risk.

October 11, 2022

EV battery hopeful Britishvolt holds talks on UK site sale as outlook dims

Britishvolt is in talks to divest its 93-hectare lot in Cambois, northern England, to Slovak startup Inobat.

October 11, 2022

Ferrexpo’s output suspended after Russian missile barrage

Russian missiles hit targets across Ukraine killing 14 people and wounding 97 on Monday.

October 11, 2022

KGHM dismisses CEO Marcin Chludzinski and deputy

Polish miner did not give a reason for the dismissals.

October 10, 2022

Hedge fund Elliott, Jane Street can sue LME over nickel trades, court rules

The two firms filed in June for a so-called judicial review of the LME’s actions during the nickel crisis.

October 10, 2022

Appian Capital Advisory appoints new managing director, private equity

Based in London, Antii Grönlund will be responsible for originating, evaluating, structuring, executing, and monitoring private equity investments.

October 10, 2022

Glencore faces flood of UK litigation following bribery charges

Mubadala Investment Company and International Petroleum Investment Company are among over a dozen funds who filed claims in a London court.

October 10, 2022

Column: Supply hits catch up with lead as LME stocks shrink

Zinc smelter closures in Europe have grabbed the recent headlines but lead supply has also been taking a growing number of supply hits.

October 10, 2022

Stellantis, GME Resources seal nickel and cobalt deal for battery production

The deal marks a further move by the world's fourth largest carmaker to lock down supplies of metals needed for batteries that power EV cars.