March 15, 2021

Tier 2 Li-ion battery manufacturers’ gigafactories expanding capacity

Roskill forecasts some Tier 2 battery makers will boost their standing and reach Tier 1 status in the next 2-5 years.

March 12, 2021

Booming electric vehicle sales drive surge in cobalt prices

The price of the metal stands at $53,000 per tonne, up 65% this year and around its highest since December 2018.

March 12, 2021

Europe lagging in battery metals production – report

According to Aperio Intelligence, Europe’s own supply is unlikely to meet the demand driven by the e-mobility sector by 2025.

March 11, 2021

Cobalt, nickel free electric car batteries are a runaway success

Few months in, LFP Model 3 already commands 5% of global EV market, counts for 21% of Tesla battery capacity hitting roads–even before key patent expiry next year.

March 11, 2021

EU plans to make battery cells for 7m EV cars by 2025 – Handelsblatt

As part of its plan to become climate neutral by 2050, the EU wants to boost local production of battery cells to power clean vehicles without relying on imports, especially…

March 11, 2021

Glencore chairman Tony Hayward to step down by 2022

Announcement heralds a changing of the guard at the company, with long-serving chief executive Ivan Glasenberg due to step down in June.

March 11, 2021

Ontario to develop first critical minerals strategy

Recent proposed investments of almost C$6 billion in Ontario's auto sector could make the province a global hub for EV manufacturing.

March 10, 2021

PDAC: Canada poised to become global leader in EV manufacturing – minister of industry

As countries worldwide begin to electrify their transportation systems, Canada offers unique advantages, says Francois-Philippe Champagne.

March 9, 2021

Biden reimposes sanctions on mining magnate Dan Gertler

The Trump administration had quietly issued a special license that exempted Gertler from the sanctions until Jan. 31, 2022.

March 8, 2021

This is how China plans to be greener by 2025

The country plans to reduce carbon emissions per unit of gross domestic product by 18% through 2025.