April 15, 2021 Ranked: Top 25 nations producing battery metals for the EV supply chain Although China will likely maintain its dominance for the foreseeable future, other countries are ramping up their mining and refining capacities.
April 15, 2021 Western Europe claims 43% of global investments in battery manufacturing projects — report Over $21 billion in global investments in 2020 shows the urgency in expanding the global EV battery supply chain, Fitch says.
April 15, 2021 Mining investor TechMet closes second funding round at $120 million The firm, which controls battery recycler Li-Cycle Corp, has now raised nearly $133 million between its two rounds of funding.
April 15, 2021 Nouveau Monde launches climate action plan to achieve carbon neutrality The Canadian miner said it wants to achieve a zero-carbon footprint at both its Phase 1 anode materials plant and its Matawinie graphite project in Québec.
April 15, 2021 Iconic Minerals ready for permitting Bonnie Claire lithium project The Vancouver-based miner says quartz-rich volcanic tuffs containing anomalous amounts of lithium occur within the Sarcobatus Valley, where Bonnie Claire is located.
April 14, 2021 Anglo Pacific open to selling thermal coal royalties to boost ESG credentials The London-listed company aims to decrease its reliance on coal and steel and attract a broader base of investors by adding more battery metals.
April 14, 2021 Battery startup plans new US plant to feed EV Boom Canadian startup Li-Cycle Corp. plans a third battery-recycling facility in North America.
April 14, 2021 Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordability Lithium, the mainstay for rechargeable power packs used in EVs, is roaring back after a three-year slump in prices.
April 14, 2021 Galaxy Resources lifts resource estimates at Sal de Vida Drilling started in late 2020 to add eight production wells at the lithium project, with the first two completed.
April 14, 2021 Japan’s new battery industry group to seek increased gov’t support Formed this month, the BASC's 55 members include Nissan Motor, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Asahi Kasei, Panasonic and Toyotsu Lithium Corp.
Copper price heads toward $12,000 a ton as banks predict further gains With year-end approaching, copper on the London Metal Exchange is up nearly 40%, marking its biggest annual gain since 2009. December 22, 2025 | 07:00 am
