Cobalt Top Stories

EU plans to make battery cells for 7m EV cars by 2025 – Handelsblatt

As part of its plan to become climate neutral by 2050, the EU wants to boost local production of battery cells to power clean vehicles without relying on imports, especially from China.

Reuters | March 11, 2021 | 1:23 pm

Glencore chairman Tony Hayward to step down by 2022

Announcement heralds a changing of the guard at the company,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2021 | 6:42 am

Ontario to develop first critical minerals strategy

Recent proposed investments of almost C$6 billion in Ontario's auto…

MINING.com Editor | March 11, 2021 | 6:00 am

PDAC: Canada poised to become global leader in EV manufacturing – minister of industry

As countries worldwide begin to electrify their transportation systems, Canada…

Northern Miner Staff | March 10, 2021 | 1:15 pm

Biden reimposes sanctions on mining magnate Dan Gertler

The Trump administration had quietly issued a special license that…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2021 | 7:13 am

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China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks

Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium.

Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 7:52 am

US, EU agree to start talks on critical minerals amid trade tensions

Biden and von der Leyen are meeting against a backdrop of European complaints that US subsidies will divert investment away from Europe.

Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 7:37 am

Lithium Chile confirms buyer interest in its assets following stock halt

The South America-focused lithium miner has three active projects.

Staff Writer | March 9, 2023 | 9:13 am

Piedmont, Atlantic to seek legal advice against short-seller’s claims

Blue Orca Capital alleged that the mining licenses obtained by Atlantic in Ghana were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption".

Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 8:13 am

Column: Tesla hits the brakes but rare earths juggernaut rolls on

EV motors represent around 12% of global magnet consumption with Tesla accounting for 15-20% of the sector's demand.

Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 7:51 am

Lithium Royalty raises $109 million in biggest Canadian IPO since May

The Toronto-based company sold 8.82 million shares for C$17 apiece in its IPO.

Bloomberg News | March 9, 2023 | 7:19 am

Trafigura CEO says tight metal supply threatens green transition

The world’s biggest copper trader has been vocal in warning that higher prices will be needed to incentivize miners to bring new production online.

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 1:48 pm

BHP eyes copper, nickel projects as it bypasses lithium

BHP expects global copper and nickel supplies to remain below demand as few new mines for either metal are coming online in the near future.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 1:29 pm

Battery metal frenzy outshines recovery fears at PDAC

The rush for battery metals has prompted a flurry of activity from investors not typically associated with the mining industry.

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 12:28 pm

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