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.
April 13, 2021 Space mining enthusiasts to discuss legal framework, funding The Space Resources Week runs from April 19 to 22 as a free phygital event — combining physical and digital channels.
April 13, 2021 Nornickel to boost output of nickel products in Finland for EV battery market Harjavalta refinery will expand production of nickel sulphate solution, which is used for the manufacture of intermediate products for lithium-ion batteries.
April 12, 2021 Nickel price falls as China warns on raw material prices Nickel’s attempt at a comeback from the Tsingshan-induced slump was knocked back on Monday after successive warnings from China’s top politicians about rising raw material prices.
April 12, 2021 Once ‘green’ plug-in hybrid cars suddenly look like dinosaurs in Europe European automakers are dividing over whether to fight for PHEVs, or spend their financial and political capital accelerating the leap to fully electric vehicles.
April 12, 2021 Nornickel expects full output to resume at flooded mine this month The Oktyabrsky mine will resume full production by the end of April and is already running at 60% capacity, the company said.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
