March 17, 2020

VW to start using high-nickel batteries for EVs

Next generation batteries will have 80% nickel, 10% cobalt and 10% manganese.

March 17, 2020

Will aluminum heed the lesson from last demand shock?

The global aluminum industry has a terrible record of responding to demand shocks.

March 17, 2020

LME to suspend ring trading next week

LME to suspend open-outcry trading after Britain imposed restrictions to fight coronavirus.

March 16, 2020

Zero emissions targets challenge miners, oil majors

The winds of decarbonization are blowing through the commodities industry.

March 16, 2020

LME may have a paper-filing problem if UK goes on lockdown

Every day, agents print ownership certificates for metal in warehouses as far away as South Korea.

March 16, 2020

Lundin places zinc expansion on back-burner over coronavirus

The miner said there had been no material impact on production or shipments from any of the company’s operations to date as a result of Covid-19.

March 13, 2020

Rusal delays launch of Taishet aluminum smelter to 2021

Company previously planned to launch the smelter in late 2020.

March 13, 2020

Glencore closes London office due to coronavirus

A spokesman said the move came after one of the company's employees tested positive for coronavirus.

March 12, 2020

VW plans to tap electric car batteries to compete with power firms

Volkswagen's expansion in electric cars will open up new business opportunities in storing and managing energy.

March 12, 2020

Alrosa relaxes payment terms for diamond contracts amid coronavirus

The world's largest producer of rough diamonds in carat terms fell in February as the risks related to the spread of the virus hit demand for gemstones.