Extreme volatility in price of key battery material reflects uncertainty over current global market for electric vehicles
Acquisition will make Anglo-Australian miner one of world’s biggest producers of key battery material
The sector is responsible for one-tenth of global annual greenhouse gas emissions but cleaning up the production process is challenging
Deal would make miner one of world’s largest producers of key battery material
Comments in closed-door conference show oil groups seek to capitalise on demand for metals needed for energy transition
Big commodities groups watching outcome as founding families vie for Korea Zinc
A jump in shares shows how the sector’s fortunes are tied to the prospects of the world’s second-largest economy
US futures exchange launches contracts for raw material used in electric vehicle chargers
US’s IRA programme yet to have ‘significant impact’, says Jakob Stausholm as he opens London Metal Exchange week
Antofagasta chief says there is a ‘disconnect’ between government policies and growing demand for red metal
European prices drop below cost of production as world market is deluged
Saskatchewan facility marks small step in drive to challenge Beijing’s control of processing rare earths
Concerns mount about future of Chinese-owned company that employs thousands in UK
World’s largest miner expects global demand for red metal will rise by more than 70% by 2050
Tata Steel plans to replace its Port Talbot blast furnaces with a less-polluting electric arc furnace
About 2,500 jobs to be lost in shift to greener furnace at south Wales site
Chair of Indian parent company says talks with the British government are ‘going well’
To limit China’s leverage, the west needs concerted action on mining, refining and research
Move by Jingye is expected before Christmas and would put at risk thousands of jobs
US bank expects commodity to average $10,100 a tonne in 2025, sharply lower than its earlier forecast of a record $15,000
Environmentalists aim to stop Rio Tinto’s Jadar project despite Belgrade’s promise of economic boom
Long-term shortage of rare metal antimony, a critical material in the defence supply chain, could pose security risk
Trading software companies fear project will make Brussels a competitor and believe tender is misconceived
Imports into Europe expected to surge later this year
Substituting one mineral for another takes time and money
