BHP’s Xplor looking for more copper, nickel exploration projects
BHP Xplor’s VP Sonia Scarselli says demand-supply equation for other battery metals is not as stretched as that for those two metals.
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Franco-Nevada grows royalty on Marathon Gold’s Valentine project
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Livista plans German lithium refinery for EV batteries
It initially aims to refine 40,000 tonnes of lithium annually at the plant, or enough for batteries for around 850,000 EVs.
Intramotev to deploy self-propelled battery-electric railcars to transport coal from Cumberland mine
Captive routes between mines and processing facilities have the opportunity to reduce carbon emissions and save costs through company's proprietary battery-electric technology, says CEO.
Copper price slump will give way to record buying spree, Citi says
Investors look set to pile into the copper market on an unprecedented scale in the next few years, Citi analyst says.
