January 24, 2022

Lithium price hits ‘ludicrous mode’ as battery metal extends 400% gain

Chinese lithium carbonate prices rose to a fresh record on Monday, as data showed a 35% month-on-month jump in electric-vehicle registrations in December.

January 21, 2022

Serbian government blasts green groups for scuttling Rio Tinto’s lithium project

The world's shortage of lithium would be exacerbated with the cancellation of the Jadar project, experts said.

January 21, 2022

Back to drawing board for new Rio chief as lithium mine scrapped

Serbia’s decision is a blow to Stausholm, who after winning the helm just over a year ago said he was aiming to win back trust for the world’s second-largest miner.

January 21, 2022

LME boss quits for crypto after bruising year

The change comes after a third consecutive annual drop in volumes at the iconic trading venue.

January 20, 2022

Nickel price bulls gamble on tight LME supplies

Worries about availability come from inventories in LME registered warehouses which at 94,830 tonnes have dropped 65% since April last year.

January 20, 2022

Rio Tinto shares slump as Serbia pulls plug on its $2.4bn lithium project

"As far as project Jadar is concerned, this is an end," Prime Minister Ana Brnabić said.

January 20, 2022

BHP to delist from London exchange as unification approved

The company’s dual-listed structure, set to end on Jan. 31, comprised BHP Ltd listed in Sydney and BHP Plc listed in London.

January 20, 2022

Metals rally heats up as nickel price hits $24,000 on supply snarls

The nickel market had reached its tightest since 2007 earlier this week after a plunge in exchange stockpiles.

January 20, 2022

London Metal Exchange shows signs of covid recovery

The covid-19 hit to trading activity appears to have passed with monthly volumes growing again over the second half of the year, writes Andy Home.

January 20, 2022

US potash sanctions may push Belarus deeper into Putin’s arms

The Kremlin expects Belarus to make an approach for help with budget shortfalls caused by the ban on potash sales.