November 17, 2023

Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control

China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.

November 17, 2023

Freeport CEO ‘encouraged’ by signs of US-China thaw

"We have to wait and see whether it's a watershed moment or not," Richard Adkerson said.

November 16, 2023

Indonesia to trace nickel in bid for US critical minerals deal

Each ton of nickel ore sales will be tracked using the SIMBARA portal starting next quarter.

November 16, 2023

China’s controls on graphite exports “a loud wakeup call” for the US, says Graphex CEO

While there is a need for 200,000 tonnes of graphite to meet demand, the reality is, the current US supply capability is zero.

November 16, 2023

Top companies’ lobbying undermines their climate pledges, study finds

A study of 293 companies found that nearly 60% of those are at risk of "net zero greenwash" due to their lobbying.

November 16, 2023

Glencore bets on US love of coal with new fossil fuel giant

The company unveiled the first step in the process, with the deal to buy control of Teck.

November 16, 2023

Sumitomo Metal looks to boost battery materials output, possibly in US

The company is considering producing cathode battery materials in the United States among other options.

November 16, 2023

SQM loses $1 billion in market value as lower prices dent profit

SQM said its third-quarter net earnings fell 56.4%, dragged down by falling lithium prices.

November 16, 2023

Fortescue sets up investment platform to fund green energy projects

"Fortescue is taking its global pipeline of green hydrogen and green ammonia projects to final investment decision," Fortescue Energy CEO Mark Hutchinson said.

November 14, 2023

As Exxon eyes lithium, crucial decision looms on filtration technology

Exxon's expansion into the sector will rely on one or more of a so-far unproven fleet of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies.