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.

July 21, 2023

CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest mining companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak  

MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian company to the top tier and Perth as the city hosting the greatest number on the list.