Shrinking stocks likely mean more LME metal price volatility
Overall stocks in LME warehouses have fallen below 900,000 tonnes from levels above two million tonnes in January 2021.
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Researchers demonstrate feasibility of using less cobalt, nickel in Li-ion batteries
Japanese scientists have demonstrated the feasibility of synthesizing electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries using inexpensive elements.
In Bolivia’s silver mountain, artisanal miners turn to coca and the devil
They live off what they earn from the scraps of silver they find in Cerro Rico, which is slowly sinking and collapsing onto itself.
Workers at Baffinland ask Canada to approve mine expansion
Unionized workers at Mary River iron ore mine are asking Ottawa to approve the miner's request to increase shipping limit.
American graphite producer wants to supply 30% of US, UK, European EVs by 2030
Urbix, the producer of anode-grade graphite known as coated spherical purified graphite, is expanding to Europe.
Glencore bribery cases draw in billionaire former executives
The US government said that two former top Glencore executives were personally involved in corruption.
Demand for green metals from recycling expected to grow – report
A report by White & Case states that global demand for scrap metal is expected to remain strong over the coming years.
VIDEO: Goldman expects “sharp correction” for lithium price and cobalt, nickel pullback
“That fundamental mispricing has in turn generated an outsized supply response well ahead of the demand trend.”
Contaminants affect invertebrates years after Mount Polley mine disaster
A recent study shows that contaminants from the tailings dam breach that took place at the operation in 2014 have been affecting local fauna for years.
