Sumitomo Metal aims to boost battery materials output
Company aims to increase its capacity to produce cathode battery materials and to broaden its range of products to meet rising demand from the EV sector.
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Charted: The most expensive battery metals
This infographic highlights the five most expensive battery metals as of November 2022 using prices from Shanghai Metals Market.
