June 18, 2021 GoldSpot AI to search for lithium, tantalum targets in Quebec GoldSpot's algorithms distil all available geological information to identify the most efficient way to explore.
June 18, 2021 Giga Metals may produce mixed hydroxide precipitate for li-ion batteries MHP is a chemical form of nickel and cobalt that is experiencing rapid demand increase for its role in the supply chain for lithium-ion batteries.
June 18, 2021 Wood Mackenzie boosts battery metals expertise with Roskill buy The consultancy has acquired privately-owned Roskill to prop up its expertise in the metals and materials crucial for the energy transition.
June 17, 2021 Greenland approves Bluejay Mining’s Dundas Ilmenite project The company said its approved exploitation and closure plan is the final government-level approval required before construction at Dundas can start.
June 17, 2021 Lithium price: Hydroxide back on top Demand for lithium hydroxide continues to rise as production of high-nickel cathode cells ramp up.
June 17, 2021 Canada, Australia may have to help America achieve the electrification dream Adamas Intelligence suggests the top destinations where US president Joe Biden would look for battery metals for his recently announced EV plan.
June 16, 2021 Cobalt supply must double by 2030 to meet demand – Trafigura exec Total supply of cobalt in 2020 was 126,500 tonnes, according to consultancy Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
June 16, 2021 Nouveau Monde launches public offering, private placement to raise nearly $100m Net proceeds would be used towards the development of the Matawinie graphite property and li-ion battery anode plant.
June 16, 2021 Weak emission standards may lead Europe to risk €27bn in battery investments — report According to the European Federation for Transport and Environment, weak CO2 standards give carmakers little incentive to increase the sales of electric cars until 2030.
June 15, 2021 Britain in talks with 6 firms about building gigafactories for EV batteries Ford, Nissan, LG and Samsung, Britishvolt and InoBat Auto are in talks with the British government or local authorities about locations for potential factories and financial support.
Over 60% of critical minerals demand met through global trade: IEF The IEF report predicts global demand for copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium and rare earths rising from 28 million tonnes in 2021 to nearly 41 million by 2040. December 21, 2025 | 08:24 am