How the Idaho cobalt belt could be North America’s secret to growing EV productionEarly indications are that Idaho offers multiple encouraging deposits with opportunities to supply the North American EV supply chain.Trent Mell | July 19, 2022 | 3:29 pm
Solid-state EV batteries could cut carbon emissions further, says climate groupBased on a comparison of one of the most promising…Reuters | July 18, 2022 | 3:51 pm
CMOC’s Congo mine suspends copper and cobalt exportsMOC's Tenke Fungurume copper and cobalt mine has suspended all…Reuters | July 17, 2022 | 10:34 am
Canada’s support for EV battery plants to cost 16% more than announced, watchdog finds The total cost of government support for three projects is estimated to be C$43.6 billion over ten years. Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 8:26 am
Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 11:14 am
Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:40 am
Swiss-based ARCORE finds rich lithium deposit in Bosnia The company said it has a strategic partnership with Canadian-German company Rock Tech Lithium. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:15 am
Trafigura and Korea Zinc agree to build nickel refinery in South Korea The amount of nickel to be supplied by Trafigura will range from about 20,000-40,000 metric tons per annum. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:57 am
Lithium explorer Li-FT Power closes $9 million public offering The proceeds will used to fund exploration at the company's flagship Yellowknife lithium project in the Northwest Territories. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 8:25 am
CMOC sees electricity as constraint on Congo expansion To improve the power supply, CMOC has been looking to tap hydropower projects and other new energy sources. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:08 am
Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:06 am
EV metals demand drives Anglo American’s quest for lithium The miner, which already produces key battery metals including copper and nickel, is actively looking for lithium off-take deals. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2023 | 4:07 am