Trafigura metal executive Grenfell exits as unit pressure growsTrafigura’s metals business has been struggling over the past eighteen months.Bloomberg News | August 24, 2023 | 8:03 am
Another metals trader says it has been hit by nickel fraudKataman Metals alleges it paid $3.3 million for nickel from…Bloomberg News | August 24, 2023 | 7:58 am
Australia sees strong demand for critical minerals over next 40 yearsThe government's "Intergenerational Report 2023" will forecast the global demand…Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 10:13 am
Swiss-based ARCORE finds rich lithium deposit in Bosnia The company said it has a strategic partnership with Canadian-German company Rock Tech Lithium. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:15 am
Trafigura and Korea Zinc agree to build nickel refinery in South Korea The amount of nickel to be supplied by Trafigura will range from about 20,000-40,000 metric tons per annum. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:57 am
Lithium explorer Li-FT Power closes $9 million public offering The proceeds will used to fund exploration at the company's flagship Yellowknife lithium project in the Northwest Territories. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 8:25 am
Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:06 am
EV metals demand drives Anglo American’s quest for lithium The miner, which already produces key battery metals including copper and nickel, is actively looking for lithium off-take deals. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2023 | 4:07 am
Indonesia to trace nickel in bid for US critical minerals deal Each ton of nickel ore sales will be tracked using the SIMBARA portal starting next quarter. Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 4:39 pm
Nickel crisis shows LME could learn from China, Minmetals says The LME has drawn fire from all sides since a massive nickel short squeeze caused prices to quadruple in a few days in March 2022. Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 12:52 pm
Caisse pumps C$200 million into Swedish EV battery maker Northvolt The company's entrance into Quebec has been touted by the provincial government as a key part of a strategy to become a major battery-making hub. Jeffrey Jones - The Globe and Mail | November 16, 2023 | 10:50 am
China’s controls on graphite exports “a loud wakeup call” for the US, says Graphex CEO While there is a need for 200,000 tonnes of graphite to meet demand, the reality is, the current US supply capability is zero. Amanda Stutt | November 16, 2023 | 10:19 am