August 9, 2019

China Molybdenum seeks opportunities to beef up battery metals business

Cobalt, copper, nickel and lithium are expected to see increasing demand from the EV trade in the years ahead.

August 8, 2019

Glencore and the perils of riding the electric vehicle tiger

The battery metal that was supposed to power Glencore's earnings has rapidly turned into a liability.

August 8, 2019

Albemarle puts brakes on growing plans amid lithium market weakness

The world’s No. 1 lithium producer is delaying plans to add about 125,000 tonnes of processing capacity.

August 7, 2019

Lithium and cobalt prices to remain under pressure as supply overtakes demand – report

But Fitch analysts remain positive on both lithium and cobalt and expect prices to recover, as EV demand for both metals catches up to supply.

August 6, 2019

Spodumene supply surge sinks lithium prices

Australian producers hit as 33% year-to-date spodumene price decline accelerates with little prospect of short term relief.

August 6, 2019

Orocobre, Toyota partner to build hydroxide plant in Japan

The plant will convert lithium carbonate feedstock sourced from the Olaroz project in Argentina into battery grade lithium hydroxide.

August 6, 2019

Lithium Australia reports high-grade lithium mineralisation at Youanmi project

The miner said results suggest Youanmi could provide critical local feedstock for its lithium-cathode and battery business units.

August 5, 2019

Australian Mines secures supply deal with S. Korean company

SK Innovation will purchase 100% of the battery-grade cobalt sulphate and nickel sulphate produced from Australian Mines' flagship Sconi project.

August 5, 2019

BHP boosts nickel reserves by 77%, gears up for EV market

After years on the block, BHP declared its nickel business core in May on the back of promising demand expectations from the electric vehicle industry.

August 5, 2019

There’s one metal worrying Tesla and EV battery suppliers

Battery producers and electric automakers, including Tesla, are concerned over longer-term supplies of nickel.