May 22, 2020 InoBat acquires massive factory to make client-customised EV batteries The facility is expected to be the first in the world to produce batteries to specifications of the vehicle manufacturer, rather than selling from a catalogue.
May 21, 2020 EU’s industrial strategy is being wrecked by covid-19 In the dash to secure tomorrow's raw materials, Europe risks losing the metals capacity it already has.
May 21, 2020 Cacophony of voices on LME may not be heard for months LME temporarily closed the the last open-outcry floor in Europe on March 23 when the coronavirus lockdown began.
May 21, 2020 European Commission working on sustainable battery rules The first draft of the rules is expected in October.
May 20, 2020 Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations.
May 20, 2020 Odey says governments may make private gold ownership illegal London-based hedge fund manager Crispin Odey is known for his eye-catching comments and bearish market outlook.
May 20, 2020 Venezuela sues Bank of England for access to $1 billion in gold reserves The Venezuelan bank had asked the BOE to liquidate the gold and send the funds to the UNDP.
May 20, 2020 Graphene-infused material could be the cornerstone of next-gen smart sensors The colour-changing, flexible photonic crystals can respond sensitively to light, temperature, strain or other physical and chemical stimuli.
May 20, 2020 Alrosa pushes for sales of fluorescent diamonds The Russian miner says fluorescence doesn’t negatively impact a diamond’s appearance
May 19, 2020 Mining companies rush to shield indigenous communities from coronavirus ESG investment analysts say they are watching mining companies closely to see how they cope with the coronavirus crisis.
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