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UAW files unfair labor practice charges against Stellantis
The United Auto Workers union said on Monday it has filed unfair labor practice charges against Stellantis.
Japan, US face shared challenge from cheap China steel, Japan PM hopeful says
Japan and the United States should work together amid competition from China, leading prime ministerial candidate Shinjiro Koizumi said.
Italy court orders retrial in pollution case linked to ex-Ilva steelworks
The ex-Ilva site has been embroiled in legal proceedings over allegations that its emissions have caused a surge in cancer cases in Taranto.
Metals-rich Kazakhstan seeks niche in battery supply chain
The former Soviet republic, Kazakhstan, promotes itself as a dependable supplier of the majority of critical materials outlined by the EU.
China’s BYD ramps up hiring as Beijing prioritises employment
BYD has increased its workforce to more than 900,000 people, making the Chinese EV giant one of the largest employers in the country.
GM in talks to buy Chinese EV batteries built in the US: report
General Motors may buy EV batteries using CATL tech, assembled in a US plant funded by Japan's TDK, per Bloomberg sources.
Thyssenkrupp’s $3.3 billion green steel plant could get more expensive
Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe informs parent company "about possible risks and resulting potential cost increases" at green steel plant.
Global EV sales up 20% in August despite 19-month low in Europe, Rho Motion says
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by a yearly 20% in August, driven by record high sales in China.
China’s Geely scouting locations for Europe plant
Geely is exploring locations for a potential EV plant in Europe but hasn't fully committed, with talks ongoing in Poland.
New deal to help transition of steel production at Port Talbot
UK Government strikes deal over workers as thousands of jobs set to go as Port Talbot embraces electric arc production for steel.
