He who hesitates may be lost in China’s electric car marketCar buyers may be delaying any EV purchase at their peril.Bloomberg News | March 28, 2022 | 7:13 am
China’s foreign minister meets Taliban leaders in KabulBeijing has embraced the Taliban’s return to rule in Afghanistan,…Bloomberg News | March 24, 2022 | 8:46 am
Volkswagen unveils Asian ventures to secure nickel, cobaltVolkswagen will form joint ventures with Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan…Reuters | March 21, 2022 | 7:34 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
Canada to give Umicore up to C$1bn for new battery components plant The facility, in the Ontario town of Loyalist Township, will manufacture cathode active materials and precursor cathode active materials. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 1:45 pm
China’s lithium triangle inroads show US challenges in EV race The lithium triangle of South America accounts for more than half of global resources. Bloomberg News | October 16, 2023 | 10:45 am
Visualized: What is the cost of electric vehicle batteries? The cost of EV batteries can vary based on size and chemical composition. Visual Capitalist Elements | October 16, 2023 | 8:03 am
US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit The US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call on Monday, before President Biden hosts European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 7:43 am
Giant lithium deal collapses after Australian billionaire Rinehart steps in Albemarle has walked away from its $4.2 billion takeover of Liontown Resources after Australia’s richest woman built up a blocking minority. Bloomberg News | October 16, 2023 | 6:56 am
Tsingshan plans $233 million lithium-related investment in Chile Company to set up a plant to produce lithium iron phosphate, Chilean President Gabriel Boric said. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 6:45 am
Cobalt-based nanomaterial makes fuel cells more robust, environmentally friendly A new cobalt-based nanomaterial reduces fuel cells’ reliance on platinum. Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 6:40 am
Research identifies ways to reduce the amount of lithium in batteries Researchers at Monash University have developed a lithium-sulphur design that reduces the amount of lithium required for charging. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 13, 2023 | 9:55 am