February 18, 2021

Sibanye-Stillwater profit soars, targets push for greener tech in future output

Group gold production in 2020 rose to 982,559 ounces from 932,659 ounces a year earlier.

February 17, 2021

Why Tesla isn’t a “battery company”

Even when assigning zero value to automakers’ non-EV business, Tesla’s valuation based solely on battery capacity deployed are multiples of Volkswagen, GM, BYD, Hyundai, Nissan and others.

February 17, 2021

Comstock soars on lithium battery recycler investment

Shares more than tripled after the mineral producer unveiled a $10.8 million deal for rights to a stake of as much as 64% stake in lithium battery recycling company Linico.

February 17, 2021

Nickel was king in EV battery capacity deployment in 2020

Adamas Intelligence says that over 60% of all passenger EV battery capacity deployed globally in 2020 was in the form of high-nickel cells.

February 16, 2021

BHP’s outlook, record dividend fuel supercycle talk

The world's no. 1 miner rewarded investors with a record $5.1bn first-half dividend and forecasted a “very constructive” outlook for the commodities market fundamentals.

February 15, 2021

Ford joins global initiative to promote responsible mining

Ford said its planned investment in EVs would increase the company's reliance on mined material.

February 14, 2021

Carbon footprint of nickel sulphate transport may start to worry OEMs – report

ESG concerns will be the result of the rising supply of MHP aimed at responding to the demand for battery metal commodities.

February 14, 2021

Lithium could help control extreme heat in future fusion facilities

Injecting pellets of lithium into a tokamak’s divertor could help control high-risk conditions.

February 12, 2021

Nickel price: Indonesia confirms Tesla talks

An Indonesian official has confirmed earlier reports that the government will begin early talks with Tesla.

February 12, 2021

Cornish Lithium speeds up hard rock project development

Drilling campaign to contribute to first reportable mineral resource and assist in determining best extraction method.