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 15, 2021 Western Europe claims 43% of global investments in battery manufacturing projects — report Over $21 billion in global investments in 2020 shows the urgency in expanding the global EV battery supply chain, Fitch says.
April 15, 2021 Mining investor TechMet closes second funding round at $120 million The firm, which controls battery recycler Li-Cycle Corp, has now raised nearly $133 million between its two rounds of funding.
April 15, 2021 Singapore nickel trader’s lavish lifestyle allegedly fueled by $740m fraud The police have called it one of the city-state’s largest-ever suspected investment fraud schemes.
April 15, 2021 Philippines lifts nine-year ban on new mines to boost revenues Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted a moratorium on new mineral agreements imposed in 2012, reopening the door to investments.
April 15, 2021 Anglo American to run South America mines 100% on renewables The company will power its copper, iron ore and nickel operations in Chile, Peru and Brazil on green energy by 2022.
April 14, 2021 Battery startup plans new US plant to feed EV Boom Canadian startup Li-Cycle Corp. plans a third battery-recycling facility in North America.
April 14, 2021 Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordability Lithium, the mainstay for rechargeable power packs used in EVs, is roaring back after a three-year slump in prices.
April 14, 2021 Japan’s new battery industry group to seek increased gov’t support Formed this month, the BASC's 55 members include Nissan Motor, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Asahi Kasei, Panasonic and Toyotsu Lithium Corp.
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.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
