Indonesian VP hopeful slams Jokowi’s nickel investment policy

Muhaimin Iskandar, the running mate of presidential candidate Anies Baswedan, said the government’s so-called “downstreaming” policy had caused major environmental damage.

Bloomberg News | January 21, 2024 | 10:58 am

Global inventory of world’s mines needed – researchers

Researchers say that about half of the world's mining impacts remain undocumented.

Staff Writer | January 21, 2024 | 8:34 am

Congo and China talking $7 billion in finance, Tshisekedi says

The $7 billion in financing would be part of a renegotiated minerals-for-infrastructure deal.

Bloomberg News | January 20, 2024 | 2:08 pm

Lithium lowdown: Week 3, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 12 to 19.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 19, 2024 | 1:50 pm

Trafigura’s former battery metals co-head departs

In the past twelve months, the company has experienced the departure of five top executives.

Bloomberg News | January 19, 2024 | 7:15 am

Northvolt looks at sourcing cobalt from Congo

Northvolt currently sources cobalt from Australia and other countries.

Reuters | January 19, 2024 | 7:02 am

Korea battery makers eye Chile lithium investments to supply US

InvestChile, the South American nation’s foreign investment promotion body, has held meetings with representatives from multiple Korean companies.

Bloomberg News | January 18, 2024 | 3:41 pm

Canada gives mineral-rich Arctic region of Nunavut control over its resources

Nunavut is home to some of the minerals critical for battery production.

Reuters | January 18, 2024 | 7:41 am

Foreign-backed nickel hub in Indonesia causing mass deforestation – report

Climate Rights International says the Weda Bay Industrial Park operators have cut down more than 5,300 hectares of tropical forest.

Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 5:31 pm

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War in east is eroding Congo’s budget surplus, finance minister says

Volkswagen searches for battery cell plant sites in Canada

Congo agreed to pay Gertler’s company $250m in resources deal

CME cobalt contract use soars above LME as big players join

EV battery cathode costs spike as lithium price sets fresh record

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