July 25, 2023 The hottest trade in equity options is spreading to commodities Trading in commodity contracts that expire weekly jumped an average of 30% annually over the past three years, according to data from CME.
July 25, 2023 The little known metals giant that rules a global market When China’s Vital Materials bought up a $600 million stockpile of critical minerals in early 2020, it barely raised an eyebrow outside the niche world of minor metals.
July 25, 2023 Aluminum foil boosts development of batteries for next-gen long-range vehicles US-based researchers have addressed aluminum’s fundamental issues as a battery anode.
July 25, 2023 Albemarle moves ahead with Kemerton plant expansion The $135m contract with Monadelphous Group is part of Albemarle's plans to double lithium hydroxide output at the plant.
July 24, 2023 Highland Copper lands private equity partner for Michigan copper-silver project The White Pine North project is an extension of the historical White Pine mine that operated from 1953 to 1995.
July 24, 2023 Chevron considers lithium production in latest EV bet by big oil Earlier in July, Exxon Mobil Corp. CEO said the company is also exploring opportunities to produce lithium.
July 24, 2023 Smaller miners’ hunger for cash grows as copper prices fall, sparking M&A bets Copper M&A more than doubled in 2022 to $14.24 billion from the previous year, according to an S&P Intelligence report.
July 23, 2023 World’s biggest wind power projects are in crisis just as they are needed most Offshore wind projects are facing an economic crisis that erased billions of US dollars in planned spending this week.
July 23, 2023 Ten GWh of sodium-ion batteries expected to be installed by 2025 – report IDTechEx predicts that by 2025, around 10 GWh of sodium-ion batteries will be installed.
July 21, 2023 US lawmakers probe Ford Michigan deal with Chinese battery maker The letter to Ford asks the company to detail the number of Chinese nationals who will be employed at its plant in Michigan.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
