September 22, 2022

World’s biggest EV battery maker considers third plant in Europe

CATL last month announced plans to build a second European EV battery plant in Hungary, investing 7.3 billion euros in partnership with Mercedes-Benz.

September 22, 2022

US gathers resource-rich nations to push minerals security pact

The initiative, launched in June, is designed to funnel investment toward developing countries with mining projects that adhere to stricter environmental, social and governance standards.

September 22, 2022

Six injured, building destroyed in blast at JSW coking plant in Poland

The explosion at the Koksownia Przyjazn plant in Dabrowa Gornicza.

September 22, 2022

Moody’s downgrades mining sector outlook to negative

Forecast reflects expectations that aggregate EBITDA will contract for the largest Moody's-rated metals and mining companies.

September 22, 2022

Elon Musk may regret putting Tesla’s first European plant in Germany

There have been signs Germany’s bureaucracy could be costly with respect to Tesla’s investment in Gruenheide.

September 22, 2022

Polymetal shares down as gold miner scraps final dividend

Company has not been directly targeted by Western sanctions imposed on Moscow since it sent thousands of troops to Ukraine in February.

September 22, 2022

Delayed upgrades prompt Scotgold to cut Q3 production targets

It now expects to produce around 2,000 ounces of gold for the three months to Sep. 30, down from a previous 2,900-3,500 ounces range.

September 21, 2022

Norway’s Vianode invests $194m in battery materials plant

The plant will be able to produce anode graphite for roughly 20,000 electric vehicles per year by 2024.

September 21, 2022

Portugal awaits assessment of two lithium mines before launching auction

Portugal is Europe's biggest lithium producer but its miners sell almost exclusively to the ceramics industry.

September 21, 2022

Column: Low global copper stocks jar with market’s downbeat mood

LME inventory remains ultra-low by any historical yardstick, representing just two days' worth of global usage.