June 28, 2022

China’s Huayou faces clash with regulator over Zimbabwe lithium project

China's biggest cobalt refiner acquired the hard-rock Arcadia lithium mine just outside Harare for $422 million earlier this year.

June 27, 2022

Mining firms poised to lead capital raisings in Canada, TSX CEO says

A big source of capital for the critical minerals sector this year is coming from large corporations like BHP and Rio Tinto.

June 27, 2022

Albemarle plans major US lithium processing plant

The plans for a plant with 100,000 tonnes of annual capacity are a bullish bet on the future of American lithium demand.

June 27, 2022

Commodities face recession test even as Goldman stays bullish

Across markets, there’s growing talk that high prices for raw materials will be cured only by recessions in the second half.

June 27, 2022

Petroleum coke may be a sustainable source of graphene

Researchers are using electrochemical exfoliation to turn petroleum coke into graphene.

June 26, 2022

How sharing charge among EVs could reduce range anxiety

Researchers propose the idea of multiple electric vehicles charging among themselves while running.

June 24, 2022

Lithium Royalty owner mulls sale, IPO in battery metals boom

The Toronto-based firm has royalties on projects in countries including Canada, Australia and the US.

June 24, 2022

New US program targets rare minerals needs for EVs and solar panels

The US is already sharing information with countries seeking foreign funding for mining projects and allied governments, foreign mining companies and financial institutions that can help kick-start projects.

June 24, 2022

CATL’s 1,000-kilometer range EV battery picked by Li Auto, Hozon

The “Qilin” battery has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers on one charge, energy density of up to 255 watt-hours per kilogram, and is safer and more durable than existing cells,…

June 24, 2022

Global commodity shock enters next phase with recession test

What the rest of the year holds for raw materials from crude oil and natural gas to grains, gold, and iron ore?