April 30, 2021 Deep-sea mining tests resume as lost robot rescued Global Sea Mineral Resources' Patania II uncoupled earlier this week from the cable connecting it to the surface.
April 29, 2021 World’s electric vehicle fleet to reach 145 million by 2030 — report The number of electric cars on the world’s roads now more than 10 million, and set for significant growth over the coming decade, IEA reports.
April 28, 2021 Commodities of the future: Most linked to green and digital transitions – report The pace of the digital transition will impact the intensity in the use of energy, as well as direct demand for metals used in manufacturing, Fitch says.
April 28, 2021 US Department of Energy provides funds for First Cobalt’s Iron Creek project Cobalt is on the US government’s list of 35 critical elements that are essential to the country’s economy and national security.
April 28, 2021 Recycled metals could meet a significant part of the rising demand from EVs —report Metal recovery from recycling of lithium-ion batteries varies from 10% for copper to 80% for cobalt.
April 28, 2021 Lygend starts trial production at Indonesian nickel project The plant, on the island of Obi, is one of a number of high-pressure acid leach projects in top nickel miner Indonesia.
April 28, 2021 SQM to sell remainder common stock for capex on local bourse SQM said in December the capital would be used to fund a $1.9 billion, four-year investment plan, which aims to more than double its capacity to produce lithium.
April 28, 2021 U of Calgary-spin off company develops nanotechnology-based lithium extraction solution Litus says its LiNC extraction solution is able to extract more lithium from brine sources than similar methods.
April 28, 2021 Preliminary results warrant drill campaign at Portofino’s Yergo lithium project in Argentina The Canadian company filed an application with the Provincial Mining Ministry of Catamarca for a drill permit for the Yergo lithium project.
April 27, 2021 Two-wheelers to play big role in EV market share growth – report IDTechEx says that when countries like India mention ambitious electrification targets, they are referring to the electrification of two-wheelers and micro-mobility, not cars.
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