CPM Group managing partner says the companies that need to find resources and develop mines today for production at the projected height of the battery metals demand from 2030 onwards are falling behind.
In 1977 Jacques David began his career in the battery recycling business and quickly became a pioneer in recovering nickel, cobalt and cadmium from Ni-Cd batteries.
Indonesia’s EV ambitions, growing nickel mining dominance (echoes of Congo-cobalt) and new export rules are as disruptive as its 2014 ore ban – and good news for producers elsewhere.