October 1, 2021

Li-ion battery recycling market to reach $31bn per year by 2040 — report

IDTechEx says that, in two decades, over 50% of the world's spent li-ion batteries will be recycled in China.

September 30, 2021

London’s beleaguered metals ring gets contrarian bet on revival

Futures dealer Sigma Broking plans to take a seat on the London Metal Exchange’s famous open-outcry trading floor next month.

September 30, 2021

Russia submits proposed mining tax changes to the parliament

The taxes will affect Russian producers of steel, coking coal and fertilisers, as well as mixed ore.

September 30, 2021

Europe urged to launch fund to spur rare earth magnet output

Companies could be offered tax breaks as part of a plan for the EU to produce a fifth of its own rare earth magnet demand by 2030.

September 29, 2021

Nornickel to stick with dividend policy in 2021, CEO says

Company will stick with its policy of paying out 60% of core earnings in dividends for 2021.

September 28, 2021

Energy crisis old economy’s revenge, says Goldman’s Currie

Investment in gas in particular needs to be increased to fend off more volatility during the energy transition, he says.

September 28, 2021

Germany’s TÜV Süd “shirking responsibility” over 2019 Brazil dam burst, court hears

Seven claimants are demanding around half a million euros in damages from the company.

September 28, 2021

Home: Power is a double-edged sword for global metals sector

China’s power crunch is rapidly evolving from bull to bear influence on metals pricing.

September 28, 2021

Over 150m households, 23m businesses could switch to solar by 2050 — report

According to BloombergNEF and Schneider Electric, careful policy design could unlock a massive rooftop solar market around the world.

September 27, 2021

Czech, Polish negotiators make progress on Turow mine dispute

Turow, a 30 square kilometre area, is one of Poland's largest lignite mines.