Cobalt Top Stories

China’s Huayou agrees lithium production, battery recycling tie-up

Huayou, the world's biggest cobalt refiner in 2020, has been looking at investing more in lithium projects in China.

Reuters | December 17, 2021 | 9:43 am

Jervois up despite inflation pressuring Idaho Cobalt Operations capex higher

Inflation pressure drives up ICO capex, says Jervois Global.

Henry Lazenby | December 16, 2021 | 11:06 am

China EV, battery makers grapple with graphite squeeze

Around 70% of all graphite comes from China, and there…

Reuters | December 15, 2021 | 1:00 pm

Cobalt prices expected to stabilize in 2022 – report

Cobalt prices rose by 10% in November, breaking through $30…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2021 | 9:04 am

China’s Greatpower declares force majeure in face of covid outbreak

Greatpower has monthly capacity to make 3,000 tonnes of cobalt…

Reuters | December 14, 2021 | 12:11 pm

Costs at American Lithium’s Peru project up to $700m, CEO says

Construction could begin by late 2024 or late 2025.

Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 7:06 am

Albemarle to buy Lithium Power’s Australian unit

Lithium Power has scrapped the planned demerger of its Australian assets in favour of the $21 million sale to the US giant.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2023 | 5:34 am

Material intensity in EV batteries going down —report

IDTechEx says there is a trend to reduce the number of materials that provide core functionality to the battery pack.

Staff Writer | June 18, 2023 | 7:53 am

Argentina’s growing lithium industry hits export records

Argentina’s growing lithium industry hit a record high with exports rising to $60m in May.

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2023 | 12:06 pm

The world’s most feared investor heads for showdown over nickel

Next week, Paul Singer is taking on the London Metal Exchange.

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2023 | 11:49 am

EV battery prices rise for the first time in 2023

Battery prices are particularly being impacted by lithium carbonate prices in China, which increased by 55% in May.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 16, 2023 | 11:31 am

Critical material prices are recovering but the outlook is mixed

New report says lithium, nickel sulphate and rare earth prices are set to recover sharply but graphite, magnesium and titanium markets are in for more pain.

Frik Els | June 16, 2023 | 11:24 am

Chile to tender lithium permits in first half of 2024

Private companies that win exploration licences will have priority to gain exploitation permits in association with a state-run company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2023 | 9:03 am

Japan expands lithium hunting with Idemitsu Australia push

Japan's Idemitsu Kosan Co has increased its stake in Australian Delta Lithium Limited (DLI) to 15%.

Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 7:34 am

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