Canada to speed up critical minerals permits in bid to erode China’s dominancePrime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government hopes to unveil a plan by the end of this year to streamline permitting for mining projects.Bloomberg News | July 14, 2023 | 8:13 am
India’s Madhya Pradesh state invites tenders for 51 mineral blocksThe auction includes blocks of graphite and vanadium.Reuters | July 14, 2023 | 7:23 am
US bill aims to counter China control of Congo critical mineralsThe DRC produces about 70% of the world’s cobalt and…Bloomberg News | July 13, 2023 | 7:38 am
Eramet plans more lithium plants in South America The French miner also eyes expansions into Chile and Bolivia as it shift towards metals needed for EVs and the green energy transition. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2022 | 7:54 am
Global automakers face electric shock in China If global automakers think they can extend their dominance in China into the electric era, they may be in for a shock. Reuters | May 30, 2022 | 5:46 pm
EVs vs. gas vehicles: What are cars made out of? This infographic compares the minerals used in a typical electric car with a conventional gas car. Visual Capitalist - Elements | May 30, 2022 | 3:30 pm
China’s EV growth forecasts are starting to look shaky After all, who wants to spend big bucks on a vehicle right now in China? Bloomberg News | May 30, 2022 | 6:55 am
Researchers demonstrate feasibility of using less cobalt, nickel in Li-ion batteries Japanese scientists have demonstrated the feasibility of synthesizing electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries using inexpensive elements. Staff Writer | May 30, 2022 | 6:06 am
In Bolivia’s silver mountain, artisanal miners turn to coca and the devil They live off what they earn from the scraps of silver they find in Cerro Rico, which is slowly sinking and collapsing onto itself. Reuters | May 30, 2022 | 4:16 am
American graphite producer wants to supply 30% of US, UK, European EVs by 2030 Urbix, the producer of anode-grade graphite known as coated spherical purified graphite, is expanding to Europe. Staff Writer | May 29, 2022 | 11:32 am
VIDEO: Goldman expects “sharp correction” for lithium price and cobalt, nickel pullback “That fundamental mispricing has in turn generated an outsized supply response well ahead of the demand trend.” Bloomberg News | May 29, 2022 | 7:30 am
Sayona raises $136m for Quebec lithium project’s restart in 2023 The company published a positive pre‐feasibility study for the project this week, confirming the NAL operation’s technical and financial viability over a 27-year mine life. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 27, 2022 | 7:53 am