New electrolyte component allows for safe, high-performance solid-state batteriesA stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor has been found to address the need for non-sulphide solid electrolytes in solid-state batteries.Staff Writer | April 14, 2024 | 6:57 am
US Steel shareholders approve Nippon Steel’s $14.1 billion takeover offerBeyond politics, the takeover must still pass a review by…Bloomberg News | April 12, 2024 | 10:51 am
Column: Falling stocks and more supply trouble sends tin skywardsTin is now up by 27% since the start of…Reuters | April 12, 2024 | 5:18 am
Byzantine bullion fueled Europe’s adoption of silver coins… until Charlemagne intervened Recent findings on the origins of silver coins could transform our understanding of Europe's economic and political development. Staff Writer | April 10, 2024 | 6:06 am
Rare earth prices in China hit 7-week high on post-holiday restocking China accounts for 70% of rare earths mining and 90% of refined output. Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 7:44 am
Column: Smelter charges collapse as zinc mine supply falters A string of mine closures has tightened concentrate availability with significant implications for the refined metal market. Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 5:58 am
Nickel Industries attracts strong interest for its Indonesian supply More than 25 global auto and battery makers have expressed interest in buying nickel from its new Indonesian plant. Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 4:30 am
Vietnam to invest $7.3bn to boost alumina, aluminum production The investment will go to two bauxite exploration projects and five refining projects in the Central Highlands province. Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 4:18 am
Scientists figure out how to speed up development of key Li-ion battery materials Many current and upcoming energy storage and electronic devices depend on intercalated materials. Staff Writer | April 8, 2024 | 5:41 am
Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 3:39 am
Surging gold in Vietnam spurs angst over smuggling The rise in gold smuggling is fueled by a combination of a lack of official supplies and flight-to-safety demands amid a struggling economy. Bloomberg News | April 7, 2024 | 8:47 pm
The gold market hunts for answers behind bullion’s sudden surge Gold’s run to an all-time high may seem easy to explain given the fractious geopolitical climate. And yet. Take a closer look, and it’s far from clear. Bloomberg News | April 7, 2024 | 11:46 am