Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instincts
Industry is decommissioning legacy lines as demand for metal expected to grow
Mining major is betting on metal’s future because of its key role in electric vehicle batteries despite global glut
Geopolitics and human rights concerns make lucrative opportunities difficult to access
Indian-owned group takes £1.12bn hit after writing down value of legacy assets
Beijing bans export of materials used in semiconductors and batteries
The six-month dealmaking standstill since rejection of the last takeover offer ends today
Unions and workers say Indonesia’s dominance of the EV supply chain has come at a price
Steelmaker blames lack of progress from EU policymakers to support transition to lower-carbon alternatives
Division to shed 11,000 roles amid oversupply in Europe and rise in cheap China imports
Amid falling prices for metal, French group’s Indonesia head says Chinese partners have become expert in downstream cost efficiencies
Senior US official urges Brussels to postpone resumption of ‘retaliatory’ levies scheduled for March
Support package drawn from £2.5bn war chest being prepared to try and keep Scunthorpe site open
Executives across multiple industries expect supply chain upheaval
World’s biggest independent oil trader expands into materials needed for energy transition
Analysts expect supply deficit to develop as countries race to meet climate targets
Measures will benefit manufacturers, particularly in defence, aerospace and EV battery makers, says Treasury
Biden administration issues rare mine approval for Ioneer site in Nevada and extends tax breaks to companies
Miners are finally willing to give backing despite logistical difficulties and uncertainty over the economy
Chief executive Kenny Ives reshapes CMOC-owned firm and expands into lithium trading
US carmaker seeks to secure supply of metal expected to suffer shortfalls because of rising demand in switch to EVs
The UN climate conference is again being hosted by an authoritarian petrostate
Extreme volatility in price of key battery material reflects uncertainty over current global market for electric vehicles
Acquisition will make Anglo-Australian miner one of world’s biggest producers of key battery material
The sector is responsible for one-tenth of global annual greenhouse gas emissions but cleaning up the production process is challenging
