August 21, 2020

Li-ion patent applications grow 300% over last decade – report

Research by IDTechEx states that the rise in patent applications reveals that competition between battery manufacturers is intensifying.

August 20, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Iron ore prices hit six-and-half year highs, BHP defers decision on Jansen , Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott, and more.

August 20, 2020

German battery recycling project awarded $1 million in public funding

The ZSW project is aimed at efficiently recovering lithium, nickel, cobalt and natural graphite from spent batteries.

August 20, 2020

SQM posts record sales, boosts output despite weak market

The world’s second largest lithium miner saw sales jump almost 50% and boosted output, but low prices hit profits.

August 19, 2020

China plans to boost cobalt reserves as virus spurs supply risks

Cobalt prices have climbed 10% in the past month amid concerns that shipments could be affected by anti-virus measures in parts of Africa.

August 18, 2020

MINING.COM EV Metal Index surges 64% as Europe tops China

Sales of electric cars in Western Europe sporting cobalt, nickel -heavy batteries reach 500,000 units, surpassing China as world's no. 1 EV market.

August 18, 2020

Odyssey presses ahead on Mexico seabed project

Despite two permit rejections, Odyssey aims to dredge phosphate sands from Mexico’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

August 18, 2020

LFP batteries to overtake NMC by 2030 – report

An analysis by Wood Mackenzie states that LFP is posed to grow from 10% of the market in 2015 to more than 30% in 2030.

August 17, 2020

Lithium demand growth to remain strong to 2030 – report

Roskill forecasts lithium demand to reach over 19.7%py in less than 10 years.

August 17, 2020

Lithium Americas to restart Argentina project

The Canadian miner had to suspend construction at Caucharí-Olaroz again in early July due to covid-related issues.