EV battery costs set to rise in 2022 as lithium price extends gains
Prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate in China jumped this year to a record high.
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Gold price extends loss with bond yields, equities rallying
UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo said rising US interest rates and declining inflation over the course of 2022 could weigh on gold.
Centerra Gold confirms talks with Kyrgyzstan for out-of-court settlement over mine dispute
In May 2021, Centerra kicked off arbitration against the former Soviet republic after it took over the country's biggest mine for allegedly posing danger to human lives or the environment.
Indonesia miners seek a solution as coal export ban rattles global sector
Coal mining shares slide after export ban.
Tesla smashes quarterly delivery record with 308,600 cars
Analysts say the strong results point to robust demand in China and Tesla’s skill at navigating the global semiconductor shortage.
Ucore, Innovation Metals’ rare earths processing plant expected in Q1 2022
The plant is located in Kingston, Ontario.
Peru extends small-scale miners’ legalization process to 2024
Peaceful coexistence with artisanal miners may help big companies obtain the social license they need to operate in certain areas.
Japanese researchers find formula for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries
A new approach to anode fabrication could lead to extremely fast-charging lithium-ion batteries.
Indonesia bans coal exports in January on domestic power worries
The Southeast Asian country is the world's biggest exporter of thermal coal.
