October 17, 2024

Indonesia looks to next phase for nickel industry as fixer-in-chief bows out

The new administration will have to navigate institutional hold-ups, cut red tape and protectionist measures and campaign for continued disclosure.

October 17, 2024

After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply

A majority of GM's deals are for minerals supply, not necessarily JVs, and the automaker likely would continue that approach.

October 17, 2024

Indonesia forms $1.2 billion battery venture with China’s CATL

The project in Karawang, West Java, aims to scale up battery production to 15 gigawatts a year.

October 17, 2024

Visualizing China’s cobalt supply dominance by 2030

Chinese companies are expected to control 46% of the global cobalt mined supply by 2030.

October 16, 2024

Atlas Materials, 6K Energy sign processing and refining MOU to develop EV battery supply chain

US-based Atlas last year raised $27 million for its nickel technology and said it aims to launch production at sites in Canada or the US by 2027 at commercial scale.

October 16, 2024

Lithium Americas revamps Thacker Pass deal with GM in new $625 million JV

For its 62% ownership of Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas will contribute $387 million to the JV and act as manager of the project.

October 15, 2024

Video: Pension funds need to be bigger players in the sector, EY mining and metals lead says 

Raising capital to supply metals needed for the energy transition has become front and center for mining executives, according to EY report.

October 15, 2024

Amnesty International releases new human rights ranking of top electric vehicle makers

The companies were assessed against criteria based on internationally recognized frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

October 15, 2024

FPX completes pilot refinery tests by making battery-grade nickel sulphate

This accomplishment follows last year’s successful bench-scale test program.

October 15, 2024

Eramet cuts targets for Gabon and Indonesia mines on market, permit setbacks

The Moanda mine in Gabon and the Weda Bay mine in Indonesia are each the world's biggest for their respective minerals.