Backing from one of world’s largest producers will boost prospect of UN agreement for manufacturing cap
Demand suggests the sector’s rally is not yet over
But burgeoning military-civil fusion creates risks as well as rewards
Declining demand due to Chinese property rout threatens profit squeeze for producers including BHP, Rio Tinto, Vale and Fortescue
Calls to follow US and EU come after warnings over impact of toxic metal on human health
Appeals court rules conglomerate did not violate state laws when it failed to warn over alleged health scares of bestselling weedkiller
Small and medium-sized companies in the sector have been finding it difficult to access finance
The IRA and Chips Act, the president’s signature laws, aim to boost investment. But delays to projects are raising questions over their legacy
More transparency and tougher regulations are likely to follow for makers of electric cars and batteries
The sector’s green transformation is a threat to competitiveness
When it comes to combustion engines, quiet is the new luxury
Sector ravaged by weak demand and industrial production as crippling property market slump hits Asia’s biggest economy
Germany’s biggest defence group to acquire Michigan-based military vehicle parts maker Loc Performance
U-turn on world’s biggest laser sensor maker is embarrassing reversal for the Pentagon
Crest Nicholson shares plunge in latest blow to struggling developer
Family-controlled investment vehicle considers ‘potential further investments’ as valuations fall
Abundant electricity in the north was supposed to power a new wave of industrialisation. But projects are struggling to scale up
A human worker shortage may turn out to be the biggest obstacle to the AI industry
US buyout group has held talks with investment banks as it prepares for potential sale process expected to start next year
FT research shows that $84bn of initiatives announced in first year of the IRA and Chips Act have experienced slowdowns
Falling costs help global motorbike brands push into two-wheel EV market
Israeli officials expect huge test for multi-layered array that includes Iron Dome to come in days ahead
Europe’s automotive supply chain will need consolidation
German defence contractor posts near doubling in operating profits on higher military spending
The funding, which was co-led by Peter Thiel’s VC firm, will go towards production of autonomous weapons for America and allies
