May 26, 2020

Sienna to acquire EMX’s Ni-Cu-Co-PGE project in Finland

Both Sienna and EMX are focusing their efforts in northern Europe.

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.