August 17, 2023 LME’s proposal on coarse nickel powder needs more work on packaging The idea about the powder is part of a program to address low inventory levels and boost liquidity in electronic trading.
August 17, 2023 Ford, partners pick Canada for $900m battery materials plant The factory in Quebec will eventually produce 45,000 tonnes of cathode active materials per year.
August 16, 2023 Indonesia’s Jokowi calls on successor to continue commodity downstreaming A presidential election is due on Feb. 14 and the elected candidate will be sworn into office in October next year.
August 15, 2023 Miners face ‘considerable challenges’ meeting demand from US climate law – study Nickel and cobalt supplies are unlikely to satisfy demand, S&P Global said in a report.
August 14, 2023 Deep sea miner The Metals Company stock surges on $27 million capital raise According to TMC, this registered direct offering is on significantly above-market standard terms, and is led by its largest shareholder.
August 14, 2023 The four biggest hurdles in America’s EV transition Since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law one year ago this week, there’s been $59 billion in new EV investments announced in the US.
August 11, 2023 A vicious cycle of rising resource nationalism Global warming has raised the economic status and political importance of critical minerals, but with that also comes an increased risk of resource nationalism across the globe.
August 10, 2023 Andrew Forrest’s private nickel vehicle flooded by IPO pitches Wyloo Metals says it’s being inundated with pitches to take the company public.
August 10, 2023 EV revolution puts US Indigenous communities at risk – study New research shows that lithium and cobalt deposits in the US are located in or near tribal lands, including sacred and culturally important sites.
August 9, 2023 Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.
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