Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordabilityLithium, the mainstay for rechargeable power packs used in EVs, is roaring back after a three-year slump in prices.Bloomberg News | April 14, 2021 | 8:14 am
Japan’s new battery industry group to seek increased gov’t supportFormed this month, the BASC's 55 members include Nissan Motor,…Reuters | April 14, 2021 | 7:51 am
Space mining enthusiasts to discuss legal framework, fundingThe Space Resources Week runs from April 19 to 22…Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2021 | 9:13 am
Finland’s Fortum begins battery material recovery from EV ‘black mass’ Black mass is the shredded material that comes from used batteries, which can include lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 8:43 am
Congo state miner and China’s CMOC reach agreement on royalties The agreement paves the way for the resumption of minerals exports from Tenke Fungurume. Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 7:12 am
Japan to subsidize half the costs of lithium, critical minerals projects – report The initiative seeks to secure domestic supply of materials used in manufacturing electric car engines and batteries. Staff Writer | April 24, 2023 | 1:17 pm
Germany draws up €2 billion state fund to secure key commodities The new financing vehicle could start next year if the ruling coalition agrees on the funding. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2023 | 12:20 pm
Chile’s new lithium plan to scare off investors, Friedland says “Money is a coward — it runs away at the first sign of trouble,” the chairman of Ivanhoe Mines said. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2023 | 8:01 am
Nickel Asia to open two more Philippine mines, eyes power unit IPO Top Philippine miner also to assess viability of another HPAL plant. Reuters | April 24, 2023 | 7:31 am
Chile’s lithium move a further push for automakers to diversify supply chain Major carmakers have already been looking for new lithium supplies in the United States, Europe and Africa. Reuters | April 24, 2023 | 7:26 am
Argentina’s lithium pipeline promises ‘white gold’ boom as Chile tightens control Neighboring Chile last week unveiled plans for a state-led public-private model. Reuters | April 24, 2023 | 7:19 am
Chile’s lithium nationalization shines light on emerging tech DLE technologies are designed to extract the metal using filters, membranes, ceramic beads or other equipment. Reuters | April 24, 2023 | 7:12 am