March 5, 2023

Shortage of metals for EVs is rising up the agenda in automakers’ C-suites

Auto sector executives increasingly anxious about surging prices and tighter supply of metals used in electric vehicle batteries.

March 5, 2023

Three British Columbia residents fined $700,000 for role in gold mining Ponzi scheme

The scheme raised over $15 million from more than 1,400 investors, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

March 3, 2023

EU, US working on deal to make EV minerals eligible for tax credits

The EU official said an agreement could come as early as next week.

March 3, 2023

Big US stocks’ Q4 2022 fundamentals

The big US stocks dominating investors’ portfolios have reached a key technical juncture.

March 3, 2023

New Tesla motor technology could disrupt rare earths industry

Rare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled plans this week to develop car motors without key critical minerals.

March 3, 2023

Gold price rallies on dollar weakness, heading towards first weekly rise in five

Gold is likely to remain range-bound between the $1,830-$1,850 levels, analyst said.

March 3, 2023

Column: Automakers rush in where miners fear to tread

It's a useful reminder that going upstream can be a high-risk business for even the biggest automotive companies.

March 3, 2023

Volkswagen board discusses two new North America plants at meeting

The facilities would be one production plant and one battery cell factory, people familiar with the matter said.

March 2, 2023

Lithium Americas kicks off construction at Thacker Pass

The proposed mine has the potential to be North America's largest source of lithium for electric vehicle batteries.

March 1, 2023

Musk tamps down speculation that Tesla will mine lithium

The “limiting factor” is refining lithium, not actually finding it, as no country has a monopoly on deposits, Musk said.