Column: Tesla hits the brakes but rare earths juggernaut rolls on
EV motors represent around 12% of global magnet consumption with Tesla accounting for 15-20% of the sector's demand.
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Two of the dead were students at the Polytechnical University of Catalonia.
Lithium Royalty raises $109 million in biggest Canadian IPO since May
The Toronto-based company sold 8.82 million shares for C$17 apiece in its IPO.
Phosphorus can be produced in an environmentally friendly way – study
Researchers have reduced the overall carbon footprint for generating white phosphorus by about 50%.
Trafigura CEO says tight metal supply threatens green transition
The world’s biggest copper trader has been vocal in warning that higher prices will be needed to incentivize miners to bring new production online.
BHP eyes copper, nickel projects as it bypasses lithium
BHP expects global copper and nickel supplies to remain below demand as few new mines for either metal are coming online in the near future.
Alamos Gold gets federal approval for Lynn Lake project in Manitoba
Company said it also aims to advance a pipeline of prospective exploration targets within the property.
Battery metal frenzy outshines recovery fears at PDAC
The rush for battery metals has prompted a flurry of activity from investors not typically associated with the mining industry.
Canada will not retrospectively target Chinese investments in mining companies, minister says
In November, Canada had asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers following a national security review.