Access to geopolitically-friendly critical elements supply chain vital for EV makersIn a critical elements’ version of musical chairs, automakers are rushing to align with energy metal miners before the ‘music’ stops.Simon Clarke | April 18, 2023 | 4:13 pm
Argentina lithium export value jumps 133% in first quarterExports of the white metal reached a monthly best in…Reuters | April 18, 2023 | 12:35 pm
Sayona feasibility for North American Lithium mine confirms $1.5 billion valueThe project in Quebec is given a 20-year life with…Staff Writer | April 18, 2023 | 10:51 am
As EV demand rises, Biden officials warm to new mines Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and other officials speaking at this week's CERAWeek conference said the need to domestically produce more metals is rising. Reuters | March 11, 2022 | 11:05 am
Lithium mining, climate change impacting flamingo populations in Chile Two of the three flamingo species that breed in the lithium-rich Atacama salt flat have lost 10 to 12% of their populations in just 11 years. Staff Writer | March 11, 2022 | 6:06 am
Electric vehicles are scarce and expensive as pump prices rise to record highs Electric vehicles are in short supply in showrooms that have struggled to rebuild inventory of vehicles for more than a year. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2022 | 11:31 am
Nickel price spike “purely financial” but Tsingshan effect could linger Nickel price plunges in Shanghai following historic short squeeze on Chinese stainless steel giant in London. Staff Writer | March 9, 2022 | 10:57 am
Electric vehicle push bumps up against chaos in nickel market A global push among automakers to expand their lineups of electric vehicles just got a lot more expensive. Bloomberg News | March 9, 2022 | 10:48 am
Lithium Americas CEO says mining reform needed for EV metals supply The United States should not expect to rely solely on recycling of old batteries for supply, said Jon Evans. Reuters | March 9, 2022 | 7:11 am
Contracts shield Asia’s EV battery makers from nickel surge, for now Nickel prices doubled on Tuesday to more than $100,000 per tonne. Reuters | March 9, 2022 | 7:01 am
Madagascar’s Ambatovy mine on track to deliver ‘no net loss’ of surrounding forest Ambatovy has strived to conserve the surrounding forest by slowing deforestation driven by small-scale agriculture elsewhere. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 9, 2022 | 6:06 am
LME halts nickel trading after unprecedented 250% spike The frenzied move was the largest-ever on the LME. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2022 | 10:26 am