The company cited concerns about operating the factory competitively. It’s not clear if the pause is linked to its dispute with the United Auto Workers

The New York Times

Ford halts work on E.V. battery plant in Michigan

The pause comes during the second week of a United Auto Workers strike against Ford, GM and Stellantis.

Politico

Ford halts construction on EV battery plant ripped by GOP over China ties

This year has seen major energy storage deployment plans announced by telecommunications network operators in Finland and Germany, and substantial fundraises by ESS firms targeting the segment.



Energy Storage News

Battery storage for telecommunications networks: the use case

Australian flow battery innovator Redflow has landed its biggest contract yet, with a children’s hospital in California, that is being funded as part of a $US325 million ($A505.9 million) US federal government energy storage fund initiative

Renew Economy

 AD Redflow lands biggest project for flow battery technology, with stack of US funding

South Korea's LG Chem Ltd has entered a partnership with China's Huayou Group's subsidiary Youshan, it said on Sunday, to build a joint electric vehicle (EV) battery material plant in Morocco to diversify its portfolio

Reuters

LG Chem with China's Huayou to make battery materials in Indonesia, Morocco

Private companies and governments are reaching for the stars in an effort to ease Earth-bound shortages

Tempo

Why space is the next frontier in mining

Canada and Japan on Thursday agreed to work more closely together to establishing sustainable and reliable global battery supply chains, the Canadian government said in a statement.

Canada, Japan agree to work more closely on battery supply chains

An ancient supervolcano formed millions of years ago in present-day Nevada may be hiding the largest deposit of lithium found anywhere in the world. And one U.S. mining company owns the rights to a small portion of it. 

Nevada Current

Report of giant lithium find underscores need for less ‘sloppy’ permitting, conservationist says

The Japanese and Canadian governments signed an EV battery supply-chain agreement. Simultaneously, Panasonic's battery arm, Panasonic Energy, announced that it will work with Canada-based graphite producer Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG)



DigiTimes

Japan, Canada collaborate on building EV battery supply chain

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which store energy leveraging the reversible reduction of lithium ions, power most devices and electronics on the market today. Due to their wide range of operating temperatures, long lifespan, small size, fast charging times and compatibility with existing manufacturing processes, these rechargeable batteries can greatly contribute to the electronics industry, while also supporting ongoing efforts towards carbon neutrality.

Tech Xplore

New method to recycle materials inside lithium-ion batteries

Attero Recycling, India’s largest e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycler, recently processed samples from the Jammu and Kashmir mining belt and was able to recover 200 PPM (parts per million) of lithium carbonate, which was close to the ballpark range shared by the government of India

PV Magazine

 Enabling India’s self-reliance in lithium battery-grade materials

Many companies mining battery metals do not have the necessary policies in place to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities, a recent report by Oxfam has found

Mining.com

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent

The Czech government is making every effort to facilitate lithium mining in the country as it is a strategic raw material for the recovery of the Czech economy, Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS, ECR) said on Wednesday while visiting potential mining areas.

Euractiv

Czech government pushes for lithium mining despite regional scepticism

Electric vehicles, you might have heard, have a mineral problem. Beneath the floor of an EV sits a 900-pound battery filled with minerals extracted from around the world. Millions of tons of lithium, cobalt, bauxite and other minerals are mined, processed, shipped and refined — sometimes leaving a trail of human rights and environmental abuses

The Washington Post

Are electric cars really better for the environment?

Namibian President Hage Geingob said the US is missing out on a chance to invest in green hydrogen projects and mineral resources in the southern African nation, while the European Union is showing great interest.

Bloomberg

US missing out on Namibia’s hydrogen, mineral boom, Geingob says

Innovation News Network takes a look at the role of nickel within the renewable energy revolution and explores how the industry is working to mitigate its environmental impact

Innovation News Network

The role of nickel in the renewable energy revolution

As a 'merchant of record,' Metaloop connects scrap metal buyers and sellers


TechCrunch

Material wealth: scrap metal trading marketplace Metaloop raises $17M

Hungary is going all in to become one of the world’s biggest suppliers for EVs, and Viktor Orban won’t let anything get in the way

The mission to create Europe’s battery hub, whatever the cost

Over the last few years a “just transition” to electronic vehicles has become a buzzword among the corporate elite and UAW bureaucracy

World Socialist Web Site

The lie of a “just transition” under capitalism: EVs, critical minerals and the exploitation of the working class

Cheap Chinese solar panels crushed European companies, but the lessons from that saga don’t apply to the auto industry’s China problems

Europe's battle against Chinese EVs isn't a repeat of 2000s solar flood

Mining & Metals | Battery Metals

Artificial intelligence takes a lot of compute power, and Microsoft is putting together a road map for powering that computation with small nuclear reactors.

CNBC

Microsoft is hiring a nuclear energy expert to help power its AI and cloud data centers

Western countries are not ready to fund the early retirement of Indonesian coal-fired power plants under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), a government official said on Monday, a major setback to expedite a reduction in emissions.

Western nations not ready to finance Indonesian coal plant retirements

There are extensive opportunities for energy cooperation between Türkiye and Japan, a senior Japanese official said Sunday, voicing particular optimism about the potential of next-generation sources such as hydrogen and renewable energy

Daily Sabah

Japan touts hydrogen, renewable cooperation potential with Türkiye

The complete phasing-out of fossil fuels is not realistic, China's top climate official said, adding that these climate-warming fuels must continue to play a vital role in maintaining global energy security.

China climate envoy says phasing out fossil fuels 'unrealistic'

Indonesia has restored one of the biggest coal-fired power plants in Southeast Asia to near full capacity, its operator told AFP Friday, after it was ordered to slice output to curb pollution in capital Jakarta.

Major Indonesia coal plant back near capacity despite pollution concerns

Billionaire, philanthropist, and former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced this week that he will invest $500 million into his campaign to shut down coal plants and halve gas use by 2030.



Gizmodo

Michael Bloomberg is throwing $500 million at efforts to shut down all U.S. coal plants

China’s booming coal imports include more high-grade cargoes from Australia and Russia as coal burners try to offset the declining quality of coal mined at home with fuel from abroad.

Caixin Global

China turns to Australia and Russia for better coal

Shortly before Goldman Sachs Group Inc. officially sold off the last of its coal assets, two of its top commodities traders left the bank to strike out on their own.



Ex-Goldman bankers make a fortune with controversial bet on coal

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on Wednesday he will pump $500 million into the next phase of his energy transition campaign, aiming to shut down "every last" coal plant in the United States and slash gas-fired capacity in half by 2030.

Michael Bloomberg pumps $500 million into bid to close all US coal plants

Unsubstantiated claims of nuclear energy’s worth distracts from the urgency to act now on climate crisis



The Guardian

The push for nuclear energy in Australia is driven by delay and denial, not evidence

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 19, 2023) - European Energy Metals (TSXV: FIN) (FSE: W28) (OTC Pink: EUEMF) ("European Energy" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Mike Basha as its Vice President of Exploration.



Junior Mining Network

European Energy Metals appoints Mike Basha as VP of Exploration appointment

Replacing Australia’s coal-fired power stations with small modular nuclear power reactors would cost A$387 billion ($249 billion), according to Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

Australia says coal to nuclear switch would cost $249 billion

China’s coal output rose in August, but gains were checked by tightened safety measures in major mining hubs which have curbed operations at mines

Business Recorder

China’s coal output rises

However, China is the fastest-growing major nuclear energy producer, more than tripling its nuclear power generation over the past decade. At the current growth rate, China will surpass the U.S. as the world's largest nuclear power producer within a decade. As the world's largest consumer of coal, it is encouraging to see China ramping up nuclear power. India, the world's second-largest coal consumer, is also increasing its nuclear generation, albeit much more slowly.

Oil Price

Can China's nuclear anmbitions offset its coal addiction?

The project will provide fuel for the Intermountain Power Agency’s 840-MW blended gas power plant in Utah

Utility Dive

Chevron joins Mitsubishi in 300 GWh hydrogen storage project as construction continues

Holtec International, a diversified energy technology company, and Wolverine Power Cooperative, a not-for-profit power generation cooperative based in Michigan, announced that they have entered into a long-term agreement that will “pave the way” for the restart of the 800-MW Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert Township, Michigan

POWER Magazine

Palisades nuclear power plant may get a second chance with Holtec-Wolverine agreement

When a much-trumpeted funding deal to kick-start South Africa’s transition away from coal was launched two years ago, it was hailed as a model to help coal-dependent economies shift from the fossil fuel to renewable energy.

China Dialogue

Can ‘just transition partnerships’ usher in the end of coal?

The two new units could cause thousands of premature deaths, and are arguably unnecessary in the oversupplied local grid, they say.


Eco-Business

Indonesia communities lodge complaint against World Bank for ‘indirectly backing’ new coal plants

Environmental groups have submitted a formal complaint to the World Bank for providing financial support for two coal-fired power plants in Indonesia, violating a pledge to stop backing fossil fuels.

Green groups slam World Bank for backing Indonesian coal plants

The U.S. has dominated global nuclear power production for decades, but we are on the cusp of ceding the lead to China

Forbes

China poised to surpass the U.S. as the world’s top nuclear power producer

Mining & Metals | Energy Sources

Soaring demand for the raw materials needed for the transition towards renewable energy is creating dilemmas for investors weighing the economic, environmental and human rights risks of such projects.



Yahoo News

Need for critical metals poses dilemmas for investors

A future hydrogen terminal near Whyalla has secured funding commitments from the state and federal governments, with expectations of "large-scale" global exports before the end of the decade.



ABC News Australia

Hydrogen port gets funding deal as federal government spruiks Whyalla 'green steel'

London copper prices gained on Friday, having dropped to nearly four-month lows in the last session as swelling inventories and a rallying U.S. dollar on higher-for-longer rate prospects set the metal on path for a weekly decline.

Nasdaq

Copper heads for weekly loss as hawkish US rate path spurs dollar

British Columbia, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giga Metals Corp. (TSX.V: GIGA) ("Giga Metals" or the "Company") today announced the results of a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 for the Turnagain Nickel-Cobalt Project located in British Columbia, Canada.

Globe Newswire

Giga metals announces positive pre-feasibility study for the turnagain nickel-cobalt deposit

The highly energy-intensive iron and steel industry contributed about 25% (ref. 1) of global industrial CO2 emissions in 2019 and is therefore critical for climate change mitigation. Despite discussions of decarbonization potentials at national and global levels, plant-specific mitigation potentials and technologically driven pathways remain unclear, which cumulatively determines the progress of net-zero transition of the global iron and steel sector

Nature

Global iron and steel plant CO2 emissions and carbon-neutrality pathways

Gold and base metals prices slip after the U.S. dollar jumps following the Federal Reserve’s meeting. Gold prices drop 1.1% to $1,945.60 a troy ounce. On the LME, copper prices fall 1.9% to $8,182 a metric ton and aluminum falls 1.6% to $2,217 a ton. 


The Wall Street Journal

Metal prices slip as Dollar gains after Fed meeting

The steel sector is one of the biggest industrial emitters, with a global CO2 footprint of roughly 7% of total emissions. While the European steel sector is small in production terms — accounting for 11% of global output versus China's 50%-plus market share — regional players are working hard to decarbonize operations and produce green steel that can play a key role in the energy transition.

Energy Intelligence

EU green steel poised for liftoff

Industry is responsible for almost half of the world's CO2 emissions. And heavy industry represents the lion's share of those. But heavy industry is under pressure to make the switch to renewables in record time. A mammoth task!

DW News

Can steel, cement & co. go green?

Commodity trading giant Trafigura Group has been exploring a range of potential deals involving its metals business, as it grapples with the unit’s future following a string of missteps.


Trafigura wrestles with future of metals unit after losses

With our Port Talbot deal, producers can keep buying British as carbon emissions fall rapidly

The Telegraph

Securing the UK steel industry is a vital national interest

If you think global warming can be solved, buy copper

Financial Times

Copper as lifeline and as investment

The aluminium sector in India is a bright spot in an otherwise flat to downbeat global picture as the government rolls out infrastructure and industry seeks to satisfy growing demand, an executive said on Thursday.

Aluminium sector surging in India, but hampered by labour shortages, Hindalco executive says

Failure to resolve crisis would have ‘serious implications’ for government minerals strategy, says chief

Tungsten West warns of insolvency risk in race to secure critical UK permits

Egypt has announced its intention to establish an integrated industrial compound dedicated to flat steel production, with investments worth $1 billion, the cabinet said in a statement on Wednesday.


Business Insider

Egypt announces ambitious $1 billion flat steel production project

Sustainable materials specialist, EMR, rare earth magnetic materials recycling company, HyProMag, Offshore Renewable Energy

Offshore Wind

New partnership to extract rare earth magnets from retired wind turbines for use in new ones

While countries newly admitted to BRICS would boost the bloc’s energy production and greatly diversify it, it would not solidify China's victory over the west.

China’s fake victory from BRICS energy expansion global energy

The United States and Saudi Arabia are in talks to secure metals in Africa needed to help them with their energy transitions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people with knowledge of the talks

US, Saudi Arabia in talks to secure metals in Africa, Wall Street Journal reports

Mining & Metals | Industrial Metals

Russian and Indian diamond companies have suspended transactions in diamonds for the next two months in order to avoid West scrutiny into the source of the stones, which are cut, polished and classified in Surat, the world’s Mecca of finished diamonds.



Tribune India

Indian, Russian firms halt diamond trade

Interior minister claims authorities have dismantled the feared criminal group that controlled the Tocoron prison, which had a pool, a zoo and restaurants

Al Jazeera

Venezuela takes control of gang-run jail, ‘dismantles’ Tren de Aragua

Canadian mining company Sierra Metals has placed its Cusi underground silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, under care and maintenance.



Mining Technology

Sierra Metals places Mexican silver mine on care and maintenance

Shares of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. WPM, -1.90% inched 0.32% higher to C$60.01 Monday, in what proved to be an otherwise all-around poor trading session for the Canadian market, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index GSPTSE, -1.17% falling 0.63% to 20,492.83. 


Market Watch

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. stock rises Monday, outperforms market

 British-based mineral exploration company Adriatic Metals (ADT1.L) plans to start production at its Vares Silver Project in central Bosnia in November, the first mine to open in Europe in over a decade, its CEO Paul Cronin said in an interview on Monday.

Adriatic Metals to start output at Bosnia silver mine in November

"We're in geopolitically stormy waters," said Nicola Beer, a German MEP spearheading the law through parliament, noting that the EU was confronted by Russian President Vladimir "Putin's illegal war in Ukraine" and "Chinese export restrictions on germanium and gallium"



EU parliament backs plans to secure raw materials supply

More precious metal miners are turning away from UK capital’s stock exchange 

Allied Gold bypasses London for North American listings 

Lab-grown diamonds, cultured in laboratories wth advanced technologies, are garnering attention from South Korean consumers as they are produced more sustainably and at more reasonable prices than natural diamonds often criticized for contributing to air pollution and labor exploitation

Korean Economic Daily Global

Synthetic diamonds with ESG value lure Korean shoppers

Vancouver, British Columbia and Johannesburg, South Africa-- Platinum Group Metals Ltd. reports that it intends, subject to regulatory approval, to sell 2,118,645 common shares of the Company at price of US$1.18 each for gross proceeds of approximately US$2.5 million (the "Private Placement") to existing major beneficial shareholder, Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited ("HCI").

Yahoo Finance

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. announces non-brokered private placement

In a major win for conservation groups, a federal judge yesterday dismissed a complaint brought by Twin Metals that would have forced the Biden administration to renew two mining leases that threaten Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Wilderness Area.

Earthjustice

Judge tosses Twin Metals lawsuit, halting mine’s threat to boundary waters

In the realm of timeless beauty and sophistication, diamonds have enthralled for centuries. However, a revolutionary shift is underway in the diamond industry, as lab-created diamonds emerge into the limelight. This article delves into the compelling reasons why lab diamonds outshine their natural counterparts in terms of value, size, clarity, ethics, and eco-consciousness.



Benzinga

The brilliance of lab diamonds: Unveiling unparalleled value, ethics, and elegance

The Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake, has disclosed plans by the federal government to set up the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation, a state-backed agency to help attract investments into the extraction of gold, coal, iron ore, bitumen, lead, limestone, and baryte.

Business Post

Nigeria to set up agency for investment in gold, iron ore, others 

One of the world’s most popular types of rough diamonds has plunged into a pricing free fall, as a growing number of Americans choose engagement rings made from lab-grown stones instead.



Fortune

Diamond demand is falling so fast—courtesy lab-grown stones—De Beers is cutting some prices by more than 40% 

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery rose $1.92 to $85.55 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for November delivery rose $1.72 to $88.55 a barrel.



The Seattle Times

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Lab Grown Diamonds Market by Manufacturing Method, Size, Nature, and Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2030,” the global lab grown diamonds market size was valued at $19.3 billion in 2020, and is projected reach $49.9 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9.4% from 2021 to 2030.

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