December 17, 2021 China’s Huayou agrees lithium production, battery recycling tie-up Huayou, the world's biggest cobalt refiner in 2020, has been looking at investing more in lithium projects in China.
December 17, 2021 Norra Kärr deposit could help make the EU self-sufficient in rare earth metals – study A researcher at the University of Gothenburg proposes studying untapped REE deposits outside China so they are developed in an efficient manner.
December 16, 2021 Tesla trounced by obscure EV suppliers with 200% returns Battery production capacity is being added faster than supply chains can grow.
December 16, 2021 Jervois up despite inflation pressuring Idaho Cobalt Operations capex higher Inflation pressure drives up ICO capex, says Jervois Global.
December 16, 2021 Europe’s green deal needs to get round anti-mining roadblock If the EU is going to persuade its citizens of its green credentials, policy-makers may have to get into the dirty side of mining, writes Andy Home.
December 16, 2021 IGO to buy Western Areas for A$1.1bn amid soaring nickel demand The cash splurge will boost IGO’s nickel business from a short-life, single asset operation to a multi-asset division.
December 15, 2021 China EV, battery makers grapple with graphite squeeze Around 70% of all graphite comes from China, and there are few viable alternatives for batteries.
December 14, 2021 The Black Forest holds a secret to making electric cars greener For decades, geothermal plants in the Upper Rhine Valley have been pumping up hot fluids from beneath the earth’s surface to generate electricity, but the facilities never bothered about the…
December 14, 2021 China’s Greatpower declares force majeure in face of covid outbreak Greatpower has monthly capacity to make 3,000 tonnes of cobalt sulphate, a key ingredient in batteries for electric vehicles.
December 14, 2021 LG Energy strikes supply deal with recycling firm South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. and its battery unit LG Energy Solution agreed to buy 20,000 tonnes of battery-grade nickel from Li-Cycle over 10 years starting in 2023 as part…
Copper price nears $13,000 on tariffs woes, supply strain Mine outages, tariff risks and tight supply push copper toward a milestone despite weakening Chinese demand. December 29, 2025 | 05:51 am
