December 6, 2022 Lithium price to retreat from record as electric car sales slow Rising supplies and China removing subsidies for electric vehicles mean a retreat is on the cards.
December 6, 2022 Glencore says this time is different for coming copper shortage Glencore shares fell as much as 3.5% on Tuesday after 2023 production guidance across all the commodities missed consensus estimates.
December 5, 2022 Nippon Steel, JFE may further boost output of niche steel for EVs Japan’s two biggest steelmakers are already spending a combined $1.3 billion to lift output of so-called electrical steel used in EV motors, and are now looking to raise that further.
December 5, 2022 US, EU weigh climate-based tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum The move would mark a novel approach, as the US and EU would seek to use tariffs -- usually employed in trade disputes -- to further their climate agenda.
December 5, 2022 Hancock takes 10% of Arafura Rare Earths Hancock Prospecting took around half of a A$121 million placement by Arafura last week aimed at raising capital to develop the Nolans rare earths project.
December 5, 2022 Gold price slides with higher yields as traders eye Fed policy, China Solid US economic data on Monday boosted the chances of higher interest rates for longer from the Fed.
December 5, 2022 Glencore’s new-mine taboo may finally end with Argentina copper Activity has recently increased at Glencore’s El Pachon copper deposit.
December 5, 2022 Manchin’s energy-permitting reform bill may get another chance A previously-stalled legislative effort to fast-track energy projects could be attached to a must-pass defense bill.
December 5, 2022 India trade ministry seeks to cut gold tariff to curb smuggling India’s trade ministry is discussing a reduction in import taxes on gold to rein in illegal shipments.
December 5, 2022 Grupo Mexico in advanced talks for Citigroup’s Banamex unit The mining giant is in advanced talks to acquire Citigroup's Mexican retail bank, Bloomberg News reported.
UAE aluminum maker seeks investors for $6 billion US plant The EGA plant is expected to require $5 billion to $6 billion of capital investment and produce about 750,000 tons of primary aluminum a year. December 16, 2025 | 02:54 pm