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African leaders talk up policy reform and regional cooperation

Africa has a generational opportunity to partake in the emerging green economy, the African Mining Indaba hears.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 11, 2022 | 5:40 am

The Metals Company deep-water tests polymetallic nodule collector vehicle in Atlantic

Mining international waters is in the spotlight as companies are…

Amanda Stutt | May 10, 2022 | 4:30 pm

Elon Musk says Tesla open to buying a mining company

While the auto giant has EV metals contracts with suppliers…

Reuters | May 10, 2022 | 2:01 pm

GRAPH: Nickel, graphite make up half Tesla’s battery emissions

Nickel’s contribution is greater than cathode and cell assembly combined,…

Frik Els | May 9, 2022 | 3:44 pm

Metal electrolysis could support more efficient, eco-friendly processes for producing battery metals

Electrolysis is a process in which a metal oxide is…

Staff Writer | May 8, 2022 | 6:42 am

Asteroid mining startup to launch mission in early 2024

If successful, AstroForge would be the first private company to visit an M-type asteroid and operate in deep space.

Staff Writer | October 19, 2023 | 5:55 am

‘Green’ battery recycling technique allows for massive recovery of aluminum, lithium

A recently developed method allows for the recovery of 100% of the aluminum and 98% of the lithium from spent electric car batteries.

Staff Writer | October 18, 2023 | 5:15 am

Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million

The acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray into the lithium space, as part of the country's new public-private model for the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2023 | 3:28 am

Umicore shares up as Canada offers subsidies for battery plant in Ontario

The Canadian and Ontario governments pledged to grant the battery maker $715 million to support its cathode materials factory.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 10:54 am

Posco-backed group invests in lithium technology startup EnergyX

EnergyX is building a DLE demonstration plant in Argentina's Salta province, near Posco's Sal de Oro project.

Reuters | October 17, 2023 | 10:12 am

Ancient nickel-eating microbes can teach us valuable biomining techniques – study

Methanogens are ancient life forms that still exist today. They power their metabolism by breaking down rocks and minerals.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 6:06 am

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African leaders talk up policy reform and regional cooperation

The Metals Company deep-water tests polymetallic nodule collector vehicle in Atlantic

Elon Musk says Tesla open to buying a mining company

GRAPH: Nickel, graphite make up half Tesla’s battery emissions

Metal electrolysis could support more efficient, eco-friendly processes for producing battery metals

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Asteroid mining startup to launch mission in early 2024

‘Green’ battery recycling technique allows for massive recovery of aluminum, lithium

Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million

Umicore shares up as Canada offers subsidies for battery plant in Ontario

Posco-backed group invests in lithium technology startup EnergyX

Ancient nickel-eating microbes can teach us valuable biomining techniques – study

Canada to give Umicore up to C$1bn for new battery components plant

China’s lithium triangle inroads show US challenges in EV race

Visualized: What is the cost of electric vehicle batteries?