Mercedes-Benz CEO says raw material scarcity could delay e-mobility

All that can be said with confidence is that, for the next few years, both supply and demand will grow strongly.

Nelson Pizarro, who took the post in 2014, has played a critical role in the drive to reduce spending and force a reduction in costs, while kicking off a major overhaul of Codelco’s aging mines to deal with dwindling ore grades.

Jujuy, Salta and Catamarca decided to join forces.

High-density energy storage is still a hurdle between renewable-energy harvesting and its widespread use.

Saudi Arabia wants to pour $200 billion into solar to build the world's largest solar project. 

The proposal, signed by companies responsible for 85% of the DRC's copper, cobalt and gold output, suggest that sliding royalties will give the government a higher share of revenues.

The are two main factors that appear to be emerging that may threaten an end to the current quite rosy picture surrounding demand for commodities such as iron ore, steel and the metals most exposed to the battery boom, cobalt, lithium and nickel.

Soaring cobalt and lithium prices are pushing some companies to dig for them in the recycle bin, which some believe could be even more profitable than mining them.

The German luxury vehicle maker said mass production of EVs is not viable until 2020 when its proprietary electric drive technology is expected to be profitable enough.