Global lithium consumption in 2026 is poised to remain largely driven by the rise in electric vehicle (EV) sales – mainly in China, according to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) December 2025 Resources and Energy Quarterly. In Australia, the Electric Vehicle Council recorded a 38% increase to EV sales in 2025 with […]
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There’s a village on the Swedish island of Resarö in the Stockholm archipelago with residential streets named after chemical elements, such as Ytterbium Road, Terbium Road, and Tantalum Road. The streets may seem quiet and unassuming yet this village, called Ytterby, is one of the most important places in scientific history – it’s regarded as […]
Global copper smelting activity fell again in October, with inactive capacity rising to 15.1% of world nameplate, the highest level recorded this year, according to Earth-i’s SAVANT Global Copper Monitoring Index. The share of idle capacity lifted 1.7% month-on-month, pointing to a soft patch in refined copper supply as operators extend maintenance and curb throughput. […]
JS Link America plans to invest US$223 million ($341.46 million) to establish a new rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus, which will create more than 520 new jobs in Muscogee County, Georgia. The 130,000 square-foot facility is predicted to have an annual production capacity of 3,000 tons, with operations expected to begin in […]
China announced that construction has begun on the world’s largest hydropower dam.
Natural graphite demand is projected to grow substantially as the need for lithium-ion batteries and active anode material accelerates leading to an expected near-term supply deficit in the non-metallic mineral. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that clean energy demand will account for 54% of graphite demand by 2030 in its stated policies scenario (STEPS). […]
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has shrugged off yesterday’s (22 May) drag and is back on track heading north. The S&P/ASX200 advanced 16.6 points, or 0.2%, to 8,365.3 points as of 10.30am AEST this morning (23 May). Over the past five trading sessions, the index has gained 0.26% and is 2.9% below its 52-week high. However, […]
Global iron ore prices are likely to remain between US$80 and US$100 per tonne over the next 12-18 months due to subdued demand and high supply, limiting earnings growth for major producers. This is according to a May 2025 Moody’s Ratings report, which says China’s (A1 negative) structural decline in steel production will negatively affect […]
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has ended higher for the fourth straight session this week after opening marginally lower today (1 May). The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 19.4 points, or 0.24%, at 8,145.6 points. The index has rallied 2.23% over the past five trading sessions and is little changed since the start of 2025. While […]