May 22, 2020 InoBat acquires massive factory to make client-customised EV batteries The facility is expected to be the first in the world to produce batteries to specifications of the vehicle manufacturer, rather than selling from a catalogue.
May 21, 2020 Cypress releases positive PFS for Nevada lithium project Project could produce 27,400 tonnes lithium carbonate equivalent per year, according to a prefeasibility study.
May 21, 2020 In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country” The country ranks highly in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies for investment attractiveness.
May 21, 2020 EU’s industrial strategy is being wrecked by covid-19 In the dash to secure tomorrow's raw materials, Europe risks losing the metals capacity it already has.
May 21, 2020 European Commission working on sustainable battery rules The first draft of the rules is expected in October.
May 15, 2020 Nickel, cobalt prices benefit as electric car action shifts to Europe MINING.COM EV Metal Index tracking value of metals in newly-sold EVs globally rebound as nickel, cobalt-rich batteries favoured in EU and US gain traction.
May 13, 2020 Recycled battery metals being tested for use as crop fertilizer Tests carried out in Australia showed a “significant uptake” of the metals in wheat on local low-quality soil.
May 12, 2020 Ted Cruz seeks to end US dependence on China for rare earths The bill would create tax incentives for companies to buy rare earth elements within the US.
May 12, 2020 Eurobattery Minerals to acquire Hautalampi nickel-cobalt-copper project in Finland The Swedish company will pay €8.6 million for the project located at the same site as the famous Keretti copper mine.
May 11, 2020 Carmakers urged to invest in mines to avoid battery metal pinch Auto companies have outlined plans to spend more than $140 billion on electric vehicle production.
Congo collects samples for CMOC’s first cobalt shipment, sources say The DRC is collecting samples for CMOC's first cobalt shipment under a new quota system, expected soon. December 22, 2025 | 07:20 am