Europe’s largest lithium project fully funded

Vale resumes Creighton operations after earthquake

China’s EV battery sector frets over supply

[Ferro-Alloys.com] Ferndale Mayor Greg Hansen took “a nice, long walk in the rain’’ to compose himself Wednesday before agreeing to speak about the announced closure of the nearby Alcoa aluminum smelter — it’s a huge blow to a community already reeling.

Japan's auto sales fell in March for a sixth straight month.

China's quick recovery from the Covid-19 outbreak has steadied iron ore prices this year, but global steel production cuts could divert 4mn-5mn t/month of iron ore to China and start to weigh on its spot markets, especially for pellet.

Japan's electricity demand has slumped after a state of emergency was declared on 7 April to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.

Australia's coal industry is reviewing plans for expansion and sustaining capital expenditure as they attempt to conserve cash amid fears that coal prices will return to a long period of historical lows below those seen in 2015-16.