Top Philippine nickel miners may spend $2 billion in new plantsThe Philippines has been pushing miners to invest in processing facilities instead of just shipping out raw ore.Bloomberg News | September 21, 2023 | 7:00 am
Indonesia extends validity of mining production plans to three yearsIndonesia will allow mining production plans to stay valid for…Reuters | September 21, 2023 | 6:51 am
Great Southern Copper expands into lithium in ChileThe UK-based mineral exploration company has secured the Monti lithium project,…Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2023 | 6:03 am
Indonesia’s Indika, Taiwan’s Foxconn mull EV partnership with Thai firm In September, Indika and Foxconn launched a $2 billion joint venture to make EVs, batteries and energy storage in Indonesia. Reuters | November 16, 2022 | 7:30 am
Commodity star lithium shows signs of cooling after 1,200% rally Spot prices for lithium carbonate in China edged lower on Tuesday to register their first drop since June. Bloomberg News | November 16, 2022 | 6:53 am
Indonesia proposes to Canada setting up OPEC-like group for nickel Indonesia and Canada are the first and sixth biggest nickel producers in the world, respectively. Reuters | November 16, 2022 | 3:00 am
Pilbara Minerals to begin paying dividends on lithium boost Australian miner will start paying dividends to shareholders for the first time since its listing in September 2007. Reuters | November 15, 2022 | 3:12 pm
Mexico to urge US, Canada firms to participate in lithium market Mexico does not yet have commercial lithium production, though close to a dozen foreign companies hold contracts to explore potential deposits. Reuters | November 15, 2022 | 10:34 am
Battery storage tops list for climate tech investors: ESG survey The battery-storage market was picked as the sector with the most potential in a Bloomberg News survey. Bloomberg News | November 15, 2022 | 8:32 am
China has shot at seizing 60% share of global EV sales this year There are now almost 250 different battery-electric models for sale in China’s passenger car market. Bloomberg News | November 15, 2022 | 8:17 am
The battery supply chain is finally coming to America Redwood Materials, the battery recycling company created by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, said it has reached a deal to supply Panasonic with billions of dollars in critical battery components. Bloomberg News | November 15, 2022 | 7:52 am
Delving into shear deformation could lead to next-gen metals Researchers say longer-lasting batteries, lighter alloys for more efficient vehicles, and custom designs of next-generation metals are now possible. Staff Writer | November 15, 2022 | 5:20 am