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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SQM expects high lithium prices to stay put
The world's second largest lithium miner also forecast global demand of the battery metal to grow this year by at least 40%.
Ex-Tesla Australia boss admits to insider trading
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Anglo American greens Australia operations
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Codelco trials fully electric loader in bid to cut emissions
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Talon Metals closes $28 million bought deal for Tamarack nickel project
According to the company, a “significant amount” of the net proceeds will be used for advancing work related to the planned exploration and development program.
LME steps up scrutiny of nickel trading as prices swing wildly
Nickel plunged by more than more than 10% in London, rapidly eroding a sharp weekly gain.