Asia-Pacific
LG Energy Solution in talks with Chinese firms to make low-cost EV batteries for Europe
South Korea's LGES is in talks with Chinese suppliers to produce low-cost EV batteries for Europe, a senior executive said
Russia considering ban on diesel exports, Kommersant reports
The Russian government is considering a ban on exports of diesel due to rising domestic prices, the Kommersant daily reported on Wednesday
Nippon Steel to dissolve JV with China’s Baoshan after 20 years
The Nikkei business daily, which first reported the news, said Nippon had decided to shift its attention to the U.S. and India.
China electric truck startup Windrose to raise $200 million before US IPO, source says
Windrose's fundraising target is set to double from its initial plans.
Forvia and BYD to bring Asian partnership to Europe
The two companies plan to operate together in BYD's new factory in Hungary.
Rio Tinto class action over Bougainville mine damage set for October hearing
The mining group is being sued for environmental and social damage caused by the mine in Papua New Guinea it operated in the...
Australia announces new offshore gas exploration permits to plug supply gaps
Australia considers gas critical for its transition from dependence on coal-fired power stations.
Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths fourth-quarter revenue falls 13.3%
Lynas Rare Earths' Q4 revenue fell 13.3% due to increased Chinese production, impacting prices, with sales at A$136.6 million and lower production of...
‘Dark oxygen’ produced by metals on deep-ocean floor, study finds
Metals on the deep-ocean floor produce “dark oxygen” 13,000 feet below the surface, a new study has suggested, prompting calls for mining rethink
India to seek licences to scout Pacific Ocean for critical minerals
India will apply for licences to explore for deep-sea minerals as it competes to secure critical minerals for energy transition technologies
