April 14, 2021

Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordability

Lithium, the mainstay for rechargeable power packs used in EVs, is roaring back after a three-year slump in prices.

April 14, 2021

Macquarie joins peers on bullish lithium price outlook

The bank, until now cautious in its predictions for the battery metal, has followed lithium enthusiasts with an optimistic set of forecasts.

April 13, 2021

World’s no. 2 electric carmaker goes nickel, cobalt free

Warren Buffet-backed BYD says it’s opting for safer nickel, cobalt-free LFP batteries across its entire line-up as its “blade” technology overcomes driving range issues.

April 13, 2021

Robert Friedland: Copper is a national security issue

Ivanhoe Mines chairman says mining companies will have to be “real heroes” and governments will have to accept the industry if the world is to successfully transition to clean energy.

April 13, 2021

Goldman doubles down: Record-high copper price within a year

"Nearly $16 trillion would have to go into green-focused infrastructure to achieve decarbonisation targets, compared to $10 trillion in China during last supercycle.”

April 13, 2021

Space mining enthusiasts to discuss legal framework, funding

The Space Resources Week runs from April 19 to 22 as a free phygital event — combining physical and digital channels.

April 13, 2021

Nornickel to boost output of nickel products in Finland for EV battery market

Harjavalta refinery will expand production of nickel sulphate solution, which is used for the manufacture of intermediate products for lithium-ion batteries.

April 12, 2021

Nickel price falls as China warns on raw material prices

Nickel’s attempt at a comeback from the Tsingshan-induced slump was knocked back on Monday after successive warnings from China’s top politicians about rising raw material prices.

April 12, 2021

Appian Capital Advisory appoints managing director

Richard Johnson will also serve as the company’s global head of investor relations.

April 12, 2021

Once ‘green’ plug-in hybrid cars suddenly look like dinosaurs in Europe

European automakers are dividing over whether to fight for PHEVs, or spend their financial and political capital accelerating the leap to fully electric vehicles.