June 25, 2018

Lithium demand from battery makers to almost double by 2027

Strong demand growth will be largely focused on high-grade lithium, according to research firm Roskill.

June 22, 2018

Automakers spending $255B on EVs a ‘pile-up of epic proportions’

Battery materials can charge mining's next supercycle but new study says automakers will "throw away tens of billions" making electric vehicles no-one wants.

June 22, 2018

Volkswagen invests USD$100m in solid-state battery research firm

Sold-state batteries have been made with ceramics and glass.

June 21, 2018

Cobalt explorers see Congo mine law offset by price, high grades

Junior miners exploring for cobalt in the DRC reckon increased prices and the country’s high-grade deposits will offset the added costs of new legislation larger companies have opposed.

June 20, 2018

Azincourt Energy has the biggest stake in a promising lithium district

Azincourt Energy Corp and New Age Metals, have recently become the largest claim holder for lithium projects in the Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field.

June 20, 2018

Battery startup gets funding to develop cobalt-free products

Conamix’s technology is intended to reduce the cost of batteries used for electric vehicles and grid storage.

June 20, 2018

Cobalt stocks in China set for new surge as EV boom rolls on

A slump in cobalt prices and the shares of Chinese refiners may provide an ideal bargain-hunting opportunity for investors.

June 20, 2018

RANKED: Countries where publicly-traded miners operate

U-S-A!

June 20, 2018

BHP steps up efforts to sell Nickel West business in Australia — report

The world's top miner is said to have hired Goldman Sachs to assist with the sale of the Western Australia-based nickel operation.

June 20, 2018

Brixton Metals spins out cobalt assets

Welcome to Cobalt Street.