March 29, 2022

From VW to JPMorgan, the unlikely cast behind nickel’s big squeeze

Getting to the bottom of who did what, when, and why, could take months or years.

March 29, 2022

LME to hold independent review into nickel crisis

The LME suspended nickel trading on March 8 after prices spiked by more than 50%.

March 29, 2022

Nickel paralysis deepens as battered LME market barely trades

The market has remained in near-paralysis, even on days when prices have been trading within the 15% daily limit.

March 29, 2022

Mitsubishi expands copper trading business as Peru mine ramps up

Mitsubishi has hired Branko Buhavac, formerly at Trafigura Group, as head trader for base metals in Europe.

March 29, 2022

This is why lithium-sulphur batteries have a short life

Researchers at Uppsala University say some bottlenecks need to be eliminated to improve the performance of lithium-sulphur batteries.

March 29, 2022

Japan to ban Russia-bound exports of gold, may adopt more sanctions

The ban reflects Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's resolve to impose further sanctions against the country, pledged at last week's G7 meeting.

March 28, 2022

Britishvolt and Bakrie’s VKTR team up for sustainable EV battery nickel

The deal comes at a time of surging raw materials prices, exacerbated by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

March 28, 2022

Ukraine’s Metinvest doubles iron ore exports to Europe despite fighting

There was strong demand, but customers also wanted to show solidarity with Ukraine, CEO said.

March 28, 2022

Neo Performance’s Estonia REE facility awarded for sustainability performance

Only operating commercial rare earth separations and rare metal processing plant in the EU received a Gold Medal by EcoVadis.

March 28, 2022

Rusal can’t access alumina from Australia JV as pressure builds

Rusal owns a 20% stake in Queensland Alumina, which is operated by Rio Tinto.