April 18, 2023 Supply-chain problems in the forecast as battery metals demand surges – study Under a scenario where 40% of vehicles are electric by 2050, the need for lithium globally will increase by 2,909% from the 2020 level.
April 17, 2023 Is the US hostage to China for the critical materials needed for EVs? At this time, yes.
April 17, 2023 Gold price extends decline as market looks for cues on Fed rate hike The trend for gold is still up, says Kitco Metals analyst.
April 17, 2023 Sotheby’s to auction world’s largest ruby in New York in June Auction is estimated to achieve more than $30 million.
April 15, 2023 G-7 nears fossil fuel phase-out deal without coal exit deadline The Group of Seven fell short of sealing a deal on a timeline to exit coal.
April 14, 2023 EU’s Dombrovskis sees some progress on steel, battery minerals talks with US EU's top trade official said there has been progress on a trade agreement on steel and aluminum produced with reduced carbon emissions.
April 14, 2023 Critical minerals take central stage in US-China rivalry Critical minerals have become the new frontline of the rivalry between the world’s two superpowers.
April 14, 2023 Gold price drops 2% as Fed official flags more rate hikes The CME FedWatch tool shows traders are now pricing in a 82.6% chance of a 25 basis-point hike in May.
April 14, 2023 Industrial contamination may no longer be contained by Arctic permafrost — study Industrial legacy buried in the Arctic permafrost or deposited on its surface may no longer be contained by the frozen soil, researchers have found.
April 13, 2023 Gold price closing in on record high as Fed issues recession warning Gold's latest rally comes after Federal Reserve minutes on Wednesday indicated that several policymakers considered pausing rate increases.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am