June 8, 2022

Volkswagen looking at making its own batteries in North America

The company has been scouting for US battery plant sites and should make a decision by the end of 2022.

June 8, 2022

Activist investor Bluebell adds pressure on Glencore to fix coal unit

Bluebell Capital Partners has again asked Glencore Plc to overhaul its climate policy, while seeking support from other shareholders to push for reform at the commodities giant.

June 8, 2022

Gold price may be set to rise – but so are risks for miners

Gold saw a 34% surge in demand in the first quarter compared with the same period of 2021.

June 8, 2022

One dead in mining accident in eastern Poland, say police

In April, two mines belonging to state-owned JSW saw fatal accidents over just one week, and authorities promised a safety review of the mines.

June 8, 2022

Column: Funds cut bear bets on copper as China recovery hopes grow

However, there is no evidence that funds are yet prepared actively to buy into the China recovery story, writes Andy Home.

June 8, 2022

Savannah Resources lithium project caught in Portugal’s red tape

What could become Western Europe's largest lithium mine has been waiting for EIA approval for over two years.

June 7, 2022

Jane Street follows Elliott in suing LME over nickel trades

Jane Street is seeking around $15 million in damages from the London Metal Exchange.

June 7, 2022

Albemarle risks shutting German plant if EU declares lithium a hazard

European Commission is currently assessing a proposal to classify lithium carbonate, chloride, and hydroxide as dangerous for human health.

June 7, 2022

Electric vehicle outlook is even brighter if the world bikes and takes the bus

EV sales are rising fast enough now to keep combustion vehicles from returning to their previous peak.

June 7, 2022

Platinum surplus is ‘fragile’ amid supply risks, council warns

“Supply is fairly constrained and you will not see supply from mines growing in the near or medium-term future,” said the World Platinum Investment Council.