December 6, 2022 European Commission weighs sanctions on Russia’s mining industry – FT The ban would be part of a ninth EU sanctions package that officials are planning to discuss with member states in the coming days.
December 6, 2022 Battery prices climb for first time just as more EVs hit market Prices for the batteries rose in 2022 for the first time since BloombergNEF started tracking them.
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.
Copper price eases as traders weigh Fed’s next move Copper is consolidating after a two-month surge, driven by a wave of speculative buying that took it to a record high at the end of January. February 19, 2026 | 11:10 am
