June 2, 2022 BofA identifies the prime causes of violent metal short squeezes LME inventories and non-commercial futures positioning are the primary drivers of metals short squeezes.
June 1, 2022 VW CEO says Tesla moves at double speed in changing industry VW’s efforts to make changes are often held up by a convoluted governance structure.
June 1, 2022 Tailings dams must get community consent, ensure zero harm – report Report recommends that new tailings facilities must not be constructed if the operator cannot ensure the safe and timely evacuation of communities in the area.
May 31, 2022 Eramet plans more lithium plants in South America The French miner also eyes expansions into Chile and Bolivia as it shift towards metals needed for EVs and the green energy transition.
May 30, 2022 EVs vs. gas vehicles: What are cars made out of? This infographic compares the minerals used in a typical electric car with a conventional gas car.
May 30, 2022 China’s EV growth forecasts are starting to look shaky After all, who wants to spend big bucks on a vehicle right now in China?
May 30, 2022 Researchers demonstrate feasibility of using less cobalt, nickel in Li-ion batteries Japanese scientists have demonstrated the feasibility of synthesizing electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries using inexpensive elements.
May 29, 2022 Glencore bribery cases draw in billionaire former executives The US government said that two former top Glencore executives were personally involved in corruption.
May 29, 2022 VIDEO: Goldman expects “sharp correction” for lithium price and cobalt, nickel pullback “That fundamental mispricing has in turn generated an outsized supply response well ahead of the demand trend.”
May 27, 2022 POSCO Chemical plans to invest in $633m battery materials plant with GM In December, the two companies announced their plans to form a joint venture in North America.
Mkango launches rare earth plant in Britain using recycled materials The new plant adds to Britain's strategy to increase critical minerals supply, aiming to meet 10% of domestic demand from local mining and 20% from recycling by 2035. January 15, 2026 | 08:55 am
