February 10, 2021

Tesla deployed more EV battery materials than its four closest competitors combined in 2020

Tesla’s large deployment of battery metals is explained by the rolling out of its made-in-China Model 3s.

February 9, 2021

CATL to make additional investment in Neo Lithium

CATL will participate in Neo's recently announced financing and maintain an 8% equity interest.

February 9, 2021

CBLT acquires lithium property in Manitoba

Shatford Lake is five kilometres southwest of the Tanco mine, an LCT-type pegmatite that has produced cesium and tantalum.

February 9, 2021

Mick Davis’ battery metals firm Vison Blue raises $60m

Vision Blue is investing $29.5 million in Canadian miner NextSource Materials, which is developing a graphite mine in Madagascar.

February 6, 2021

Trudeau eyes ‘leaps forward’ in integration with US on EVs, critical minerals

General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis have all announced plans to manufacture electric vehicles in Canada.

February 5, 2021

KoBold Metals grows global exploration footprint

The Gates-Bezos backed firm now has active exploration projects in Zambia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Western Australia

February 5, 2021

Trudeau eyes ‘leaps forward’ in integration with US on EVs, critical minerals

Trudeau said it was important to have “a secure supply from a friend and an ally”, noting Canada has many of the rare earths minerals needed for car batteries and…

February 4, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho; Gina Rinehart targets EV boom with ‘green’ lithium play; Silver price regains ground after two-day wild swing

February 4, 2021

EV battery power hitting roads jumped 40% last year – report

Lithium prices are soaring as 2020 emerged as tipping point for EVs, and Tesla flags battery shortages.

February 4, 2021

Gina Rinehart targets EV boom with ‘green’ lithium play

Rinehart’s mining empire will become a cornerstone investor in Vulcan Energy, which is building a lithium project in Germany.