December 14, 2022 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper-cobalt mine in Zambia The Mingomba deposit hosts average copper grades about six times higher than those found in Chile, the world’s top producer.
December 14, 2022 Albemarle to build $180m US lithium research centre The lithium giant anticipates creating at least 200 jobs at the site, with an average salary of $94,000 per year.
December 13, 2022 Fusion is nuclear power without the meltdowns and radioactive waste Nuclear fusion, the process US researchers successfully demonstrated this month, has big potential advantages over the nuclear power plants operating today.
December 13, 2022 Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.
December 12, 2022 Western countries forge green alliance for getting electric vehicle minerals Announced at the COP15 talks on biodiversity in Montreal, the Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance would support these standards for elements like lithium, cobalt and nickel.
December 12, 2022 US finalizes $2.5 billion loan to GM, LG battery joint venture The loan will help finance construction of new lithium-ion manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.
December 12, 2022 Gold price slips ahead of US inflation data, Fed decision Data on Friday showed US producer prices rose slightly more than expected in November, reinforcing the view that the Fed may have to keep interest rates high.
December 12, 2022 US scientists make breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy Scientists in California have made a key breakthrough with the potential to transform the global energy landscape.
December 12, 2022 EV sector needs more clarity on Biden’s energy law, LG Chem CEO says LG Chem last month announced plans to invest $3 billion to build a facility in Clarksville, Tennessee.
December 12, 2022 New electrolyte allows Li-ion batteries to heat up without risk of fire Researchers have developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that allows the devices to continue to function at high temperatures.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
