March 15, 2021 Electric cars will cost more using ethically sourced batteries The European Union’s efforts to ethically source a key battery metal face headwinds that could make it more expensive for automakers to go electric.
March 15, 2021 Poland’s central bank wants to buy 100 tonnes of gold, governor says Central banks have stepped up purchases of gold, often seeing it as a way to reduce reliance on the US dollar.
March 15, 2021 VW plans to be battery juggernaut in $29 billion answer to Tesla Company is stepping up its game to become the world’s biggest electric-car maker with a plan to build six battery factories in Europe.
March 15, 2021 BlackRock-backed GV Gold plans Moscow IPO The company potential listing could value it at up to $2 billion.
March 15, 2021 Boliden warns profit to be hit by covid-19 outbreaks among staff The negative effect is expected to be nearly 200 million crowns ($23.4 million).
March 14, 2021 Researchers find new way to locate untapped rare earths deposits worldwide Fayalite holds the key to locating new REEs deposits.
March 12, 2021 Nordgold implements new satellite technology at Lefa mine The new system will help keep track of the condition of the mine’s tailings storage facilities.
March 12, 2021 Booming electric vehicle sales drive surge in cobalt prices The price of the metal stands at $53,000 per tonne, up 65% this year and around its highest since December 2018.
March 12, 2021 UK coal mine on hold after gov’t calls for public inquiry Official review will decide fate of the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years after government U-turn.
March 12, 2021 Europe lagging in battery metals production – report According to Aperio Intelligence, Europe’s own supply is unlikely to meet the demand driven by the e-mobility sector by 2025.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
