Battery Metals Top Stories

Visualized: What is the cost of electric vehicle batteries?

The cost of EV batteries can vary based on size and chemical composition.

Visual Capitalist Elements | October 16, 2023 | 8:03 am

US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit

The US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call…

Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 7:43 am

Giant lithium deal collapses after Australian billionaire Rinehart steps in

Albemarle has walked away from its $4.2 billion takeover of…

Bloomberg News | October 16, 2023 | 6:56 am

Tsingshan plans $233 million lithium-related investment in Chile

Company to set up a plant to produce lithium iron…

Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 6:45 am

Cobalt-based nanomaterial makes fuel cells more robust, environmentally friendly

A new cobalt-based nanomaterial reduces fuel cells’ reliance on platinum.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 6:40 am

Ruling in Thacker Pass lithium mine case expected within months

Chief Judge Miranda Du held a Thursday hearing to review the contention from ranchers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups.

Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 1:35 pm

Cleantech Lithium hails Chile project potential

Junior says scoping study confirms "outstanding" economics for the 20,000 tonnes-a-year Laguna Verde lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2023 | 6:53 am

NioCorp demo plant in Quebec boasts high rare earth recoveries

The extraction process also revealed only two significant impurities of iron and a very small amount of nickel.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 11:20 am

Electra Battery Materials sheds non-core Canadian assets

The company, until recently known as First Cobalt, will retain its royalty interest in the properties being sold to Kuya Silver.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 5:09 am

Manganese batteries market may face deficit in 2024

Industry insiders estimate the price at $3,300 per tonne by 2027, growing to $4,000 by 2031.

Bruno Venditti | January 3, 2023 | 9:01 am

Tesla faces higher lithium prices as supplier amends deal

Piedmont will supply an increased 125,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate to Tesla starting in H2 2023 through the end of 2025.

Bloomberg News | January 3, 2023 | 8:27 am

Battery metal binge outweighs cost hikes at PolyMet copper-nickel project in Minnesota

Developing the first phase of the NorthMet open-pit operation about 100 km north of the Lake Superior port of Duluth is forecast at $1.2 billion.

Staff Writer | December 30, 2022 | 10:26 am

Global Battery Metals to discontinue nickel-copper exploration in Michigan

The Vancouver-based miner said exploration activities at Sawyer Camp have not generated enough encouragement to justify the continued allocation of budget and effort.

Staff Writer | December 30, 2022 | 8:40 am

US Treasury signals opening for foreign carmakers on EV subsidy

Treasury officials indicated that imported EVs can qualify for a consumer tax credit through a commercial-vehicle clause in the IRA.

Bloomberg News | December 30, 2022 | 8:12 am

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