August 8, 2022

Visualizing 10 years of global EV sales by country

After remaining fairly flat in 2019, global EV sales grew by 38% in 2020, and then more than doubled in 2021.

August 5, 2022

Europe’s top copper producer looks to cut gas usage in Germany

The Hamburg-based company is looking to switch to alternatives like fuel oil, but is bracing for a potential restriction in gas supply.

August 5, 2022

Aurubis retains annual outlook as quarterly profit surges 24%

The German industry faces an uncertain winter as Russia is cutting its massive gas deliveries to Germany. 

August 5, 2022

Nutrien says potash will remain tight even as Russia ships more

Nutrien has said it will ramp up potash production capability to 18 million tons by 2025, a 40% increase compared to 2020.

August 5, 2022

EV sales expected to surpass 2021’s figures despite supply chain disruptions – report

IDTechEx expects the electric car market to surpass 2021 sales of ~6.4 million, as sales for the first half of the year have already reached 3.5 million.

August 4, 2022

Low Rhine water level to hit output at two German coal plants

Germany last month agreed to reactivate its coal-fired power plants or extend their lifespans in response to its worst energy crisis in generations.

August 4, 2022

Zinc price highest since March as energy crunch threatens smelters

Glencore warned that Europe’s energy crisis poses a substantial threat to supply.

August 4, 2022

Russia becomes India’s third-largest coal supplier

Steep discounts offered by Russian suppliers to Indian consumers have incentivized higher buying of thermal coal.

August 4, 2022

Petropavlovsk to sell Russian assets for $600m to UMMC

Petropavlovsk went into administration in July after sanctions on Gazprombank, its main lender and the sole buyer of its gold, left it unable to repay loans.

August 4, 2022

Condor Gold shares jump on La India test results

Final tests results indicate a metallurgical recovery of 91% over the life of the open pit gold mine in Nicaragua.