Secrecy in the battery industry is becoming a headache for everyone
When secrecy and early-technology risk collide with public markets, it can spell trouble.
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China to strengthen raw material price supervision, crack down on speculators
Rising commodity prices have increased Chinese manufacturers' costs and squeezed margins.
Pilbara Minerals says spodumene in tight supply as enquiries rise
Australia lithium miner said that lithium concentrate spodumene was in "relatively short supply" as enquiries for the raw material used in EV batteries rise.
Chile covid cases surge dents Antofagasta copper output
The Chilean copper miner’s production fell 5.7% to 183,000 tonnes in the first quarter of 2021 from the same period a year ago.
AME responds to BC Budget exploration support
British Columbia has pledged C$17 million in funding to expand access to skills and training programs for indigenous peoples as well as government investment in the Dease Lake airport.
White Metal finds new gold zone at Tower Stock project
The company reported assays of 1.7 grams gold per tonne over 82.5 metres, including 3 grams gold per tonne over 45 metres.
Projects aimed at mitigating concrete’s carbon footprint receive $7.5m award
With buildings considered responsible for 40% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions, CO2-infused concrete may be the new way of decarbonizing the industry.
BHP expects full-year iron ore output near upper end of forecast
Company reported a near 2% dip in third-quarter iron ore production.
Cobalt, nickel battery use rises as electric sports cars gain popularity
EV Metal Index jumps 245% YTD, boosted by rising sales of cars like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Audi e-tron Quattro with high-nickel, cobalt batteries.
