Mining firms poised to lead capital raisings in Canada, TSX CEO says

A big source of capital for the critical minerals sector this year is coming from large corporations like BHP and Rio Tinto.

Reuters | June 27, 2022 | 12:52 pm

Albemarle plans major US lithium processing plant

The plans for a plant with 100,000 tonnes of annual capacity are a bullish bet on the future of American lithium demand.

Reuters | June 27, 2022 | 10:10 am

Commodities face recession test even as Goldman stays bullish

Across markets, there’s growing talk that high prices for raw materials will be cured only by recessions in the second half.

Bloomberg News | June 27, 2022 | 9:21 am

Petroleum coke may be a sustainable source of graphene

Researchers are using electrochemical exfoliation to turn petroleum coke into graphene.

Staff Writer | June 27, 2022 | 6:06 am

How sharing charge among EVs could reduce range anxiety

Researchers propose the idea of multiple electric vehicles charging among themselves while running.

Staff Writer | June 26, 2022 | 7:31 am

Lithium Royalty owner mulls sale, IPO in battery metals boom

The Toronto-based firm has royalties on projects in countries including Canada, Australia and the US.

Bloomberg News | June 24, 2022 | 1:14 pm

New US program targets rare minerals needs for EVs and solar panels

The US is already sharing information with countries seeking foreign funding for mining projects and allied governments, foreign mining companies and financial institutions that can help kick-start projects.

Bloomberg News | June 24, 2022 | 10:17 am

CATL’s 1,000-kilometer range EV battery picked by Li Auto, Hozon

The “Qilin” battery has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers on one charge, energy density of up to 255 watt-hours per kilogram, and is safer and more durable than existing cells, according to CATL.

Bloomberg News | June 24, 2022 | 8:23 am

Global commodity shock enters next phase with recession test

What the rest of the year holds for raw materials from crude oil and natural gas to grains, gold, and iron ore?

Bloomberg News | June 24, 2022 | 8:09 am

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