August 27, 2024

CHARTS: Battery metals slump slashes average EV materials bill

The sales weighted average value of the lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite contained in the battery​​ of the average EV sold globally is down 60%.

August 26, 2024

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, steel

The government announced a 100% levy on electric cars and 25% on steel and aluminum.

August 21, 2024

China’s exports of critical minerals recover after curbs imposed

Overseas sales of gallium, germanium and graphite show a spike in the month that preceded export controls as buyers stocked up.

August 7, 2024

NextSource completes equipment upgrade for Molo graphite mine

The Madagascar mine is now meeting or exceeding recovery and grade expectations, consistently producing concentrate at a carbon content of between 95%-97%, the company said.

August 2, 2024

Graphite One could take a leading role in loosening China’s grip on US graphite market

Graphite is indispensable to the EV supply chain.

August 2, 2024

CHART: Did the EV battery metals industry peak in 2022?

This is not what a bullish stream graph looks like.

July 30, 2024

SRG Mining completes move to UAE, rebrand to Falcon Energy

The company said this is a move that would provide it with "expanded strategic options" for its Lola graphite project in Guinea.

July 29, 2024

South Star’s Brazil graphite mine to begin production in September

The Phase 1 plant has the capacity to produce approximately 12,000 tonnes per year of natural flake graphite concentrates.

July 25, 2024

‘We can raise more money in the Middle East,’ says junior that left Canada for UAE

SRG Mining is the first junior to redomicile to the UAE to access funding amid Canada’s clampdown on Chinese investment in critical minerals.

July 25, 2024

Graphite One enters supply deal with Lucid Group

Graphite One will provide Lucid with 5,000 tonnes of battery-ready anode material per year for an initial five years.