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Wood Mackenzie boosts battery metals expertise with Roskill buy

The consultancy has acquired privately-owned Roskill to prop up its expertise in the metals and materials crucial for the energy transition.

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

Canada, Australia may have to help America achieve the electrification dream

Adamas Intelligence suggests the top destinations where US president Joe…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 17, 2021 | 6:11 am

Cobalt supply must double by 2030 to meet demand – Trafigura exec

Total supply of cobalt in 2020 was 126,500 tonnes, according…

Reuters | June 16, 2021 | 9:53 am

Weak emission standards may lead Europe to risk €27bn in battery investments — report

According to the European Federation for Transport and Environment, weak…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 16, 2021 | 6:06 am

Britain in talks with 6 firms about building gigafactories for EV batteries

Ford, Nissan, LG and Samsung, Britishvolt and InoBat Auto are…

Reuters | June 15, 2021 | 9:01 pm

EU raw material targets need money and faster permits, sector chief says

Under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, 10% of annual needs must be mined in Europe by 2030.

Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 8:48 am

EXCLUSIVE: Chile mines minister clarifies controversial new lithium strategy

Mining minister Marcela Hernando noted the country's attempt to capitalize on the lithium boom was a strategy, not a policy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2023 | 3:52 am

Korea’s battery makers embrace LFP cells as China strides ahead

South Korea’s battery giants have to date mainly focused on nickel cells and largely neglected research into iron-based cells.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2023 | 8:26 am

Ivanhoe Electric sets up JV with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The 50/50 joint venture will explore for metals considered key for the world’s energy transition in the Middle eastern country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2023 | 6:13 am

New sponge can remove toxic metals, recover critical minerals from contaminated water

Researchers developed a new sponge that can remove heavy metals like lead and cobalt from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind.

Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 4:00 am

Lithium industry leads employment growth in Argentina’s mining sector

Employment in Argentina’s lithium mining sector grew by 68% year-over-year.

Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 2:47 am

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Wood Mackenzie boosts battery metals expertise with Roskill buy

Canada, Australia may have to help America achieve the electrification dream

Cobalt supply must double by 2030 to meet demand – Trafigura exec

Weak emission standards may lead Europe to risk €27bn in battery investments — report

Britain in talks with 6 firms about building gigafactories for EV batteries

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EU raw material targets need money and faster permits, sector chief says

EXCLUSIVE: Chile mines minister clarifies controversial new lithium strategy

Korea’s battery makers embrace LFP cells as China strides ahead

Ivanhoe Electric sets up JV with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

New sponge can remove toxic metals, recover critical minerals from contaminated water

Lithium industry leads employment growth in Argentina’s mining sector

Lithium Americas’ breakup is really about China, executive says

Quebec energy shortfall hurts EV supply chain, says lithium CEO

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