Lithium is a key material for electric-car batteries.

United Kingdom resources firm, Contango Holdings Plc commenced production of coking coal at its Lubu Project in Matabeleland North at the back of heightened demand for the product on the local market.

JSW Steel also partnered with German technology company SMS Group to reduce carbon emissions and produce green steel in September 2022.

JSW Steel also partnered with German technology company SMS Group to reduce carbon emissions and produce green steel in September 2022.

Tathya's hot metal index was 87.65, up marginally from 87.47 the previous week, but still close to its lowest levels since the end of January.

JSW had earlier this year won the Jaisinghpura south iron ore block located in Ballari, Karnataka and the unexplored Surjagad 4 iron ore mine in Maharashtra.

US HRC prices have fallen by 27pc since the peak of $1,200/st in April.

Wildfires took hold on 28 May, around 300km south of Bloom Lake, resulting in interruptions to the railway since 30 May, Champion said this week.