October 15, 2021

Value of battery metals in new electric cars up 180% to $600m

In August, MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index hit the second best total on record as lithium, nickel and cobalt prices continue to rise.

October 12, 2021

Rare earths sector at risk of more substitution if prices spike

Demand for rare earth permanent magnets is due to soar as governments and companies step up efforts to cut carbon emissions.

October 6, 2021

GM, General Electric to develop supply chain of rare earth materials for EVs

Partnership will evaluate ways to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel.

October 4, 2021

Defense Metals’ stock jumps on drill boost at Wicheeda rare earth property

The company plans to mobilize a second diamond drill to expedite its Wicheeda REE deposit resource expansion and drill program in British Columbia.

September 30, 2021

China hikes 2021 rare earth quotas by 20% to record highs

The 2021 quota for smelting and separation is 162,000 tonnes, also up 20% on the year.

September 30, 2021

Europe urged to launch fund to spur rare earth magnet output

Companies could be offered tax breaks as part of a plan for the EU to produce a fifth of its own rare earth magnet demand by 2030.

September 28, 2021

Australia to set up $1.5bn loan facility for critical minerals projects

Australia is a major supplier of critical minerals, such as nickel, copper and cobalt.

September 24, 2021

China to form two rare earth giants to strengthen pricing power

Beijing has been restructuring the industry for years into six large state-controlled groups.

September 23, 2021

Value of battery metals in new electric cars surges 177% year-on-year

Lithium hydroxide prices are up 162% year to date and average lithium use per electric vehicle basis, including hybrids, jumped 19.5% year over year.

September 22, 2021

Automakers look to hedge against China’s rare earth dominance

European automakers are in discussions with Arafura Resources about sourcing elements outside China.