April 15, 2021 Ranked: Top 25 nations producing battery metals for the EV supply chain Although China will likely maintain its dominance for the foreseeable future, other countries are ramping up their mining and refining capacities.
April 14, 2021 Anglo Pacific open to selling thermal coal royalties to boost ESG credentials The London-listed company aims to decrease its reliance on coal and steel and attract a broader base of investors by adding more battery metals.
April 13, 2021 World’s no. 2 electric carmaker goes nickel, cobalt free Warren Buffet-backed BYD says it’s opting for safer nickel, cobalt-free LFP batteries across its entire line-up as its “blade” technology overcomes driving range issues.
April 12, 2021 Environmentalists call on Norway to stop plans for deep-sea mining Six environmental organisations, including the World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace, on Monday called on Norway to stop plans to open ocean areas for deep-sea mining.
April 9, 2021 The need for a battery gold rush in US US automakers are finally making bold commitments to electrify their fleets, but in the short-term, there may not be enough lithium-ion batteries to go around.
April 6, 2021 Greenpeace stages Pacific Ocean protest against deep-sea mining Last week BMW, Volvo Group, Samsung SDI and Google signed on to a World Wildlife Fund call for a moratorium on the practice.
April 1, 2021 DeepGreen hits backs at firms opposing seafloor mining Supporting a deep-sea mining moratorium is backing the environmental and social ills that come from land extraction, the company says.
March 30, 2021 Eramet board backs CEO for new term after shareholder tussle Eramet's board unanimously agreed to propose that Christel Bories be renewed for a second four-year term.
March 25, 2021 Home: Volkswagen powers up for the EV revolution Its roadmap has major implications for battery metals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese.
March 23, 2021 Top 14 UBS battery metals forecasts after VW teardown UBS says ID.3 is the “most significant bet on EVs made by any legacy carmaker to date” prompting a super bullish upgrade to demand for lithium, nickel, cobalt, rare earth…
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
