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German group’s shares rally as investors hope unit will be spun off
Expect China’s state-backed miners to continue bidding up the price of the metal
Swedish start-up has developed an energy storage technology with no critical minerals including lithium which could minimise reliance on China
Lithium is the 'new oil' of the clean energy era, crucial to the production of batteries for electric vehicles
GEL joins race to cash in on region’s mining revival
Oil producer has acquired rights to 120,000 acres of land in Arkansas as part of big strategic pivot
Industry anticipates surge in disposals as first batch of electric vehicles nears end of 10-year life cycle
Cutting carbon emissions is the correct path but the sector also needs a strategy to recycle scrap metal
World’s biggest producer has scaled back its growth plans at a time when Chinese rivals pursue development
Company plans replacement with less carbon-heavy electric arc furnaces
Large shipments from the Philippines needed to keep smelters operating
Chinese owner Jingye hopes to secure more money as it prepares to unveil restructuring plans
Uncertainty at Port Talbot plant as unions condemn moves to axe steel workers
The metal's role role in the climate crisis is now under scrutiny
Nationalisation talks follow series of fatal accidents, including coal mine fire on Saturday that killed at least 44
World’s biggest asset manager hits out at complacency over supply of transition metals
Major producer says regional orders for the lightweight metal will drop if European carmakers cannot compete
Billionaire acquires 18% of Azure Minerals after Chile’s SQM announces planned buyout
Planned sale of Dubai-based group set to intensify battle for critical minerals
Abu Dhabi group’s Mopani approach comes as S Africa’s Sibanye-Stillwater vies to take on facility
Washington insists materials be sourced from countries abiding by strict environmental and labour rules
Lithium, cobalt and nickel prices tumble as ‘irrational exuberance’ wears off and surge in supply hits markets
Hancock Prospecting has little but capital to offer, when an understanding of processing and refining is required
When these two great powers come together, the dial can move on climate, China sanctions and critical technology
UK mining company will also search for lithium and tin as Cornwall attempts to revive industry
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