February 9, 2023 Trafigura faces $577 million loss on alleged nickel fraud The company found that some cargoes it had bought didn't contain the nickel they were supposed to, and spent two months uncovering the scheme.
February 9, 2023 Untreated seawater can produce green hydrogen – study Researchers have split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen.
February 9, 2023 Cobalt’s battery-powered boom has turned to bust While automotive usage is still rising, there’s been a sharp drop-off in buying from Chinese electronics.
February 9, 2023 Future Mexican lithium tie-ups must give govt majority stake: LitioMx CEO President Lopez Obrador created LitioMX, formally known as Litio Para Mexico, by decree last August.
February 9, 2023 Africa gears up to keep more of the profits from lithium boom Lithium-rich countries, including Zimbabwe and Namibia, are trying to develop processing and refining industries.
February 9, 2023 Pilbara Minerals in very early stages of considering M&A Speculation has grown that Canada's Patriot Battery Metals may be an acquisition target.
February 8, 2023 Cobalt from artisanal mines key to global output, study says Congo accounts for nearly 70% of global cobalt supply artisanal miners can make up nearly 20% of the country's output when prices are high.
February 8, 2023 General Motors competes for stake in Vale’s base metals unit Automakers have been stepping up efforts to lock in supplies of nickel and copper.
February 8, 2023 Anglo American to take up 9.9% of Canada Nickel for $18 million Anglo will provide technology expertise to the Crawford project in Ontario.
February 8, 2023 The biggest source of cobalt outside Africa is now Indonesia Production of the battery material in the Southeast Asian country surged past others including Russia and Australia.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
