May 25, 2021

Biden looks abroad for electric vehicle metals, in blow to US miners

The approach would see the US rely on Canada, Australia, and Brazil - among others - to produce most of the critical raw materials needed.

May 25, 2021

First Cobalt more than doubles holdings in Idaho

The company has added Phoenix Copper’s Redcastle asset to its Iron Creek cobalt project through an earn-in agreement.

May 24, 2021

Tight supply, accelerated EV story to keep lithium prices elevated — report

Lithium prices have experienced a significant rally this year as post-covid demand for lithium chemicals recovered alongside the automotive industry.

May 24, 2021

Musk jolts bitcoin higher with push to burnish miners’ image

Elon Musk continued to toy with the price of Bitcoin Monday, taking to Twitter to indicate support for what he says is an effort by miners to make their operations…

May 24, 2021

Huayou, EVE Energy to start $2bn nickel-cobalt smelter in Indonesia

Several other Chinese-backed nickel plants are under construction in Indonesia.

May 21, 2021

Cobalt price: 4 new Mutandas needed by 2030

Cobalt supply will struggle to meet demand from EVs through 2030, but current operators are minting after price rally, says new Roskill report

May 21, 2021

Greenland’s new mining minister backs Bluejay project

The ruling Inuit Ataqatigiit party has taken an anti-radioactive-element stance, but has publicly stated that it is pro-mining.

May 21, 2021

Magna Mining set to achieve carbon neutrality in 2021

The Canadian company said it is poised to become one of the first carbon-neutral nickel exploration companies in the world.

May 20, 2021

Nouveau Monde gets nod for NYSE listing, trading begins May 24

Shares of Nouveau Monde surged 9.4% on the TSXV.

May 20, 2021

Visualizing the freefall in electric vehicle battery prices

With rising production and technological improvements, batteries are becoming cheaper to produce, making EVs increasingly competitive with gas-powered cars.