Cobalt Top Stories

EV Metal Index jumps 375% year-on-year as lithium price rally continues

MINING.COM’s tracker of the value of battery metals in newly sold electric cars surges from pandemic lows, hitting third best month on record as lithium prices continue to rally.

MINING.com Editor | June 21, 2021 | 12:30 pm

Volvo and Northvolt team up to build new battery gigafactory in Europe

Partnership will help Volvo’s efforts to make half of its…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2021 | 6:38 am

Europe taking steps to cut reliance on China for raw materials

The European Commissioner for Internal Market called on member states…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 20, 2021 | 11:36 am

The climate change fight is adding to the global inflation scare

The potential price hit from the green revolution is adding…

Bloomberg News | June 20, 2021 | 9:40 am

Wood Mackenzie boosts battery metals expertise with Roskill buy

The consultancy has acquired privately-owned Roskill to prop up its…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2021 | 3:43 am

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Scientists figure out how to improve lithium metal batteries’ durability

Korean researchers developed a new anode material that they believe can accelerate the commercialization of durable and lightweight lithium metal batteries.

Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 6:06 am

Arafura Rare Earths gets $600m loan guarantee from German insurer

The guarantee is subject to Arafura entering supply deals with German firms.

Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 9:51 am

US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies

The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed with Japan this week.

Bloomberg News | March 29, 2023 | 9:16 am

How solar roofs are being used to power electric cars

For about 40 years, car companies, startups and DIY enthusiasts have been pursuing the plug-less electric car.

Bloomberg News | March 29, 2023 | 8:06 am

Jervois halts Idaho project on weak cobalt prices

Shares in the Australian battery metals miner cratered about 42% on the suspension of final construction at the cobalt project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 7:59 am

Premier African Minerals completes Zimbabwe lithium plant, production imminent

Zimbabwe holds some of the world's biggest hard-rock lithium deposits and has recently attracted about $700 million in investment.

Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 7:42 am

Sweden takes serious look at pros and cons of electric road systems

ERS charge moving vehicles with either loops in or next to the road, or with wires suspended above vehicles, similar to trams and trains.

Staff Writer | March 29, 2023 | 6:06 am

Nickel revolution has Indonesia chasing battery riches tinged with risk

The new HPAL projects, and the surge of inexpensive metal from a country whose deposits have long been unloved by major producers, could push the market into oversupply.

Bloomberg News | March 28, 2023 | 6:16 pm

Pilbara Minerals approves $375 million lithium expansion in Western Australia

The investment in the Pilgan plant will help increase spodumene concentrate production by 47% to 1 million dry metric tonnes per annum.

Reuters | March 28, 2023 | 5:42 pm

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