October 21, 2021 Top 10 cobalt operations outside of China and the DRC There is currently a solid global project pipeline, due to the rise in cobalt prices and the expected demand boom amidst battery manufacturing projects, Fitch writes.
October 21, 2021 Tesla shifting to cheaper battery chemistry tried in China CATL is reluctant to build a factory in the country due to political tensions between Washington and Beijing as well as cost concerns.
October 21, 2021 Rio Tinto, Talon Metals’ Tamarack project to host carbon capture technology CarbonCapture technology is a renewable energy-powered Direct Air Capture system that enables, for the first time, the use of zeolites for capturing CO2.
October 21, 2021 Rio Tinto says 60 Jadar mines wouldn’t fill looming lithium gap It estimates that committed lithium supply and capacity expansions will contribute just 15% to demand growth over the 2020-2050 period.
October 20, 2021 Nickel price surges to highest in seven years as supply dwindles BloombergNEF expects the nickel price to remain elevated above $18,000, although it will continue to underperform copper and aluminum.
October 20, 2021 Frontier produces battery-quality lithium hydroxide in Ontario Lithium salts were produced using a third-party’s process technology and material from its the PAK lithium project.
October 20, 2021 Battle for Noront heats up with BHP’s sweetened offer The world’s largest miner is now offering $339.10 million for Noront, a 36% premium to its previous offer and a 7% premium to Wyloo's.
October 18, 2021 Thiel-backed Canadian lithium junior said to prepare Nasdaq listing Rock Tech Lithium is preparing a Nasdaq listing to broaden its investor base and help finance a $545 million battery metals plant in Germany.
October 18, 2021 Appetite for ‘green energy metals’ drives deals Demand for copper, nickel, lithium, and cobalt has risen sharply, driven by the global move to lower carbon emissions and electric vehicle makers chasing battery ingredients.
October 18, 2021 Apple veteran wins Gates’s backing for Michigan battery startup Battery startup Our Next Energy said Monday it has raised $25 million in a fresh fundraising round.
US asks allies to step up measures on Chinese minerals Ending US reliance on the minerals has been a top priority for Washington since last year, when Beijing imposed export restrictions on rare earths. January 15, 2026 | 04:05 pm
