February 20, 2020 Capstone could become world’s fourth-largest cobalt producer Its Santo Domingo project could yield 4,700 tonnes of cobalt per year, making Capstone also the largest producer of the metal in the Americas.
February 19, 2020 Europe floors it in the race to dominate car batteries National governments are also committing large sums to battery efforts, especially in Germany.
February 16, 2020 China battery recycler GEM to make disinfectants in virus epicentre The surprise addition to the product portfolio of GEM, which has a factory in Jingmen in central Hubei, comes amid tight disinfectant supply.
February 14, 2020 China’s massive car sales slump threatens palladium’s rally A record 22% slump in China’s January car sales is threatening to derail the rally in palladium.
February 14, 2020 Portuguese communities lock horns with lithium miners to save their land At least five municipalities have passed motions against exploration and grassroots groups have signed a national manifesto opposing the government's mining strategy.
February 13, 2020 Australian companies, academia working on fast-charge Li-ion batteries for trams Lithium Australia's subsidiary to optimise its battery materials for the project.
February 13, 2020 Investors from five countries eye Mexico’s nascent lithium market If initial estimates of lithium deposits are confirmed, Mexico could emerge as one of the world's largest players in a thriving sector.
February 12, 2020 Coronavirus could reduce China’s battery storage production by 10% in 2020 Affected provinces were expected to contribute 162 GWh of battery cell production in 2020, equivalent to 61% of China cell manufacturing capacity.
February 11, 2020 Volkswagen and Daimler push for more ‘sustainable’ Chile lithium Move is a sign of growing supply chain concerns ahead of an expected electric vehicle boom.
February 11, 2020 The periodic table and the road to resource nationalism Many countries are starting to look inward to meet their own needs as well as broaden their economic portfolio.
Sundance Resources loses arbitration over Congo iron ore permit revocation Congo's government revoked Sundance subsidiary Congo Iron's permit in December 2020 and awarded it to Sangha Mining Development. January 26, 2026 | 11:05 am
