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
Hedge fund’s partner Nabeel Bhanji says BHP approach during its stake building was ‘genuinely annoying’
UK agency still potentially on hook for damages over mishandled probe into mining group
The sector is responsible for one-tenth of global annual greenhouse gas emissions but cleaning up the production process is challenging
UK agency has been found liable for mis-steps in decade-long probe of Kazakh mining group
Deal would make miner one of world’s largest producers of key battery material
Exporters turn to nickel and aluminium with international pressure mounting for country to reduce reliance on fossil fuel
The UK’s journey to low-carbon electricity is a case study for others
Wanblad plays down prospects of new bid after failed BHP takeover attempt
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
Wanblad defends plan to slim down London-listed company after failed BHP takeover attempt
Coalition of 14 governments announces financing network for projects to provide raw materials required by tech industry
Death toll could rise as rescuers struggle to reach people trapped underground
Saskatchewan facility marks small step in drive to challenge Beijing’s control of processing rare earths
World’s largest miner expects global demand for red metal will rise by more than 70% by 2050
Finance minister warns against overreaction as bill threatens smaller-scale renewable investment
Decision to block first new colliery in 30 years highlights shift away from fossil fuel projects under Labour government
The shift to renewable energy is set to have a dramatic impact on skill requirements, pay and unionisation
Move in retaliation over sanctions could affect western nuclear reactors, many of which rely on Russian supplies
London-listed miner to offer 5% of Amplats ahead of full demerger
Investors should expect more opportunistic bids in a fragmented sector suffering from dearth of new projects