December 26, 2021

Researchers link cobalt mining in the DRC to violence, substance abuse, food-water insecurity

An interdisciplinary group of researchers is calling for more data on how emerging technologies affect human health and livelihoods.

December 23, 2021

Cobalt price rally will extend into 2022 on demand surge, major trader says

There have been no factors that would trigger a significant declines in prices, with port congestion continuing and major users sticking to output plans, , according to Marubeni Corp.

December 21, 2021

Canada Nickel arranges $10 million loan with Auramet

The Canadian nickel explorer has expanded its footprint in Ontario by acquiring or earning into 13 additional projects.

December 19, 2021

Non-lithium stationary battery market shoots up in next decade — report

IDTechEx forecasts the market for non-lithium battery chemistries in stationary storage to grow at a CAGR of 61% between 2022-2032.

December 17, 2021

China’s Huayou agrees lithium production, battery recycling tie-up

Huayou, the world's biggest cobalt refiner in 2020, has been looking at investing more in lithium projects in China.

December 16, 2021

Jervois up despite inflation pressuring Idaho Cobalt Operations capex higher

Inflation pressure drives up ICO capex, says Jervois Global.

December 15, 2021

China EV, battery makers grapple with graphite squeeze

Around 70% of all graphite comes from China, and there are few viable alternatives for batteries.

December 15, 2021

Cobalt prices expected to stabilize in 2022 – report

Cobalt prices rose by 10% in November, breaking through $30 per pound for the first time since the end of 2018.

December 14, 2021

China’s Greatpower declares force majeure in face of covid outbreak

Greatpower has monthly capacity to make 3,000 tonnes of cobalt sulphate, a key ingredient in batteries for electric vehicles.

December 14, 2021

Australia battery metals players eye S. Korea market prospects

The Asian country controls a third of the $46 billion market for electric vehicle batteries.