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.

December 9, 2022

Ex-JPMorgan gold trader found guilty in spoofing trial

Christopher Jordan was convicted of wire fraud affecting a financial institution by a federal jury in Chicago.