Australia’s Renascor signs graphite supply deal with Mitsubishi ChemicalUnder the agreement, the parties agreed to undertake further validation testwork on Renascor's graphite products.Reuters | July 18, 2023 | 6:01 pm
Tanzania unlawfully expropriated Ntaka Hill nickel project, tribunal finds, awards miner $109mIndiana Resources delivered notices to Tanzanian authorities in 2020 over…Amanda Stutt | July 18, 2023 | 4:23 pm
It’s carmakers against miners in battle over China-funded metalsAutomakers argue they need more leeway on the rules because…Bloomberg News | July 18, 2023 | 9:38 am
CMOC’s Congo mine suspends copper and cobalt exports MOC's Tenke Fungurume copper and cobalt mine has suspended all exports. Reuters | July 17, 2022 | 10:34 am
UK fast-charging battery startup Nyobolt raises $59 million Nyobolt has been developing battery anodes using niobium and tungsten that could enable EVs to charge in minutes. Reuters | July 15, 2022 | 10:30 am
VW’s battery business faces supply chain hurdles in road to IPO PowerCo, which bundles the carmaker’s global battery efforts, is trying to secure raw materials amid surging prices and logistics issues. Bloomberg News | July 14, 2022 | 8:07 pm
Panasonic to build $4bn battery plant in US to supply Tesla Facility is expected to supply Tesla with new high-capacity batteries, boosting Panasonic’s production capacity 150-200 GWh per year by 2028. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2022 | 9:01 am
Ex-Anglo CEO talks to private equity on where to next pump money Mark Cutifani is talking to private equity firms about new ways to invest in the mining sector as the energy transition gathers pace. Bloomberg News | July 14, 2022 | 6:27 am
Longer-lasting sodium-ion batteries closer to becoming a reality Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a sodium-ion battery with greatly extended longevity in laboratory tests. Staff Writer | July 14, 2022 | 5:15 am
US says it will back miners to stop China’s weaponization of battery metals Developers of battery metals projects can win support from the US government as it seeks to counter the dominance of China in clean-technology supply chains. Bloomberg News | July 13, 2022 | 12:20 pm
Umicore plans $1.2 billion battery materials plant in Ontario Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signed a deal with Belgium's Umicore to build a new battery facility in Ontario. Reuters | July 13, 2022 | 8:36 am
Tianqi Lithium ends flat in biggest Hong Kong debut of 2022 The performance suggests investors remain wary of putting money into newly listed stocks in Hong Kong. Bloomberg News | July 13, 2022 | 7:51 am