US seeks critical mineral pacts with Japan, UK to curb China
Originally posted on Mining.com The US government is exploring narrowly focused trade pacts on critical minerals with Japan and the UK, in addition to talks with the European Union, the latest salvo in its push to counter Chinese influence in key sectors, officials familiar with the matter said. The US is looking to create a […]
Electric vehicle sales top $1 trillion in wake-up call for carmakers
Originally posted on Mining.com Ford EV at charging station. Stock image. Global spending on electric vehicles is surging. According a new report published by BloombergNEF on investment in the energy transition, annual spending on passenger EVs hit $388 billion in 2022, up 53% from the year before. With the 2022 tally included, the total value […]