March 14, 2023 Scientists use crab shells to develop battery anodes Research could provide a route to upcycle other wastes and help develop more sustainable battery technologies.
March 13, 2023 Iron ore price rises on improving China steel margins The rapid rise in steel mills' profits and their output expansion have boosted demand, Sinosteel Futures said.
March 13, 2023 China to increase control over global cobalt supply — report Over the next two years, China’s share of cobalt production is expected to reach half of global output.
March 12, 2023 China could control a third of the world’s lithium by 2025 UBS expects Chinese-controlled mines, including projects in Africa, to raise output to 705,000 tons by 2025.
March 10, 2023 US Senator blasts Ford’s battery deal with China’s CATL Joe Manchin said he is "totally opposed" to allowing CATL to access US tax dollars that finance electric vehicle purchases.
March 10, 2023 CATL smashes profit estimate as EV sales soar CATL commanded a 37% share of the global market for EV batteries in 2022.
March 10, 2023 China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium.
March 10, 2023 China tells iron ore traders to stop hoarding after rally Beijing authorities are urging trading companies that store iron ore in big volumes at ports to sell some of their material.
March 9, 2023 Don’t let China control clean energy supply chain, US officials warn Washington’s message at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston reflects growing concern that the rapid investment it is encouraging to fight climate change could backfire.
March 9, 2023 Iron ore price up on rising Chinese steel output The downstream steel demand has been continuously recovering, said a senior analyst at Mysteel.
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