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 Peru keeps churning out copper and zinc despite political chaos The only case of mining disruptions is at MMG’s Las Bambas, where a pre-existing community conflict has blocked the main entrance.
December 12, 2022 Northam Platinum raises cash part of RB Platinum bid The maximum cash value of the offer now stands at 17 billion rand, up from 10 billion rand.
December 12, 2022 Peru community blocks key mining highway amid protests Peruvian community members blocked a key mining corridor highway near the city of Cusco amid protests against the country's new president.
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 Teck’s new CEO looks to tap cash from coal to fuel copper expansion Copper represents less than a fifth of the company's sales.
December 12, 2022 St Barbara to buy Genesis Minerals in $367m deal The new company, called Hoover House, will target production of more than 300,000 ounces (koz) of gold per annum.
December 12, 2022 Higher output could boost Coal India’s spot sales, chairman says The company shares have climbed 25% since April.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm
