Supply-chain problems in the forecast as battery metals demand surges – study

Under a scenario where 40% of vehicles are electric by 2050, the need for lithium globally will increase by 2,909% from the 2020 level.

Staff Writer | April 18, 2023 | 5:13 am

Green gold rush: investing in the metals and minerals powering the EV and solar boom

Investors—particularly metals and mining investors—could be looking at a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | April 17, 2023 | 10:42 am

The UK identifies key critical minerals areas

The national-scale assessment is one of the first steps in the UK Government’s critical minerals strategy.

Staff Writer | April 17, 2023 | 9:52 am

Australia forging ahead on critical minerals accords with allies

The government has signed new agreements with Japan, Germany, the UK and India since late last year.

Reuters | April 13, 2023 | 7:47 am

The deep sea mining debate is “gone” — it’s happening, says The Metals Company CEO

Automakers and steelmaking companies have shown interest in the technology, according to Gerard Barron.

Bruno Venditti | April 11, 2023 | 10:21 pm

UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications this July

The decision came after the International Seabed Authority spent the past two weeks debating standards for the new and controversial practice.

Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 3:46 pm

US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies

The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed with Japan this week.

Bloomberg News | March 29, 2023 | 9:16 am

Value of battery metals in newly-sold EVs tripled on rampant lithium, nickel prices

MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index surged to just under $27 billion in 2022 thanks to surging lithium and nickel prices, but January saw a 50% month-on-month drop.

Frik Els | March 28, 2023 | 2:01 pm

Biden reaches moment of truth for electric vehicle tax credits

One week from today, the auto world will know where the Biden administration stands on some of the toughest policy questions surrounding the US transition to EVs.

Bloomberg News | March 24, 2023 | 7:51 am

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