February 10, 2022 Gates, Bezos-backed firm gets cash injection to find battery metals KoBold Metals, which uses AI to create a “Google Maps” of the Earth’s crust, raised $192.5 million in its latest financing round.
February 9, 2022 Tesla production in Berlin to start mid-March at earliest Tesla is still awaiting final approval from local authorities to begin production.
February 9, 2022 Glencore in battery metal offtake deal with Missouri Cobalt The deal gives the world’s biggest commodity trader more exposure to the crucial battery ingredient.
February 9, 2022 CATL, LG, Panasonic deployed record GWh of passenger EV battery capacity in 2021 Adamas Intelligence reports that 2021 saw a record 286.2 GWh of passenger EV battery capacity deployed onto roads globally.
February 8, 2022 Lithium’s feast-or-famine future keeps EV makers guessing The metal’s price has surged fivefold over the past year, reflecting mounting worries about availability.
February 8, 2022 Global lithium production hits record high on electric vehicle demand Global consumption of lithium in 2021 was estimated to be 93,000 tonnes, a 33% increase from 70,000 tonnes in 2020.
February 7, 2022 Blockchain rare earth scheme to certify sustainable output for EVs An EU-funded certification scheme using blockchain is being developed for rare earths.
February 7, 2022 Rare earth prices set to keep on the boil after sharp rally China's industry ministry met automakers and battery companies last month to discuss surging prices.
February 6, 2022 China, Argentina deepening ties beyond mining China will provide Argentina with more than $23 billion in financing for infrastructure projects and the Belt and Road initiative.
February 4, 2022 Zijin Mining to invest $380m in Argentina lithium plant The plant will be located in the Tres Quebradas project, in the northern province of Catamarca.
Congo collects samples for CMOC’s first cobalt shipment, sources say The DRC is collecting samples for CMOC's first cobalt shipment under a new quota system, expected soon. December 22, 2025 | 07:20 am
