China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.

Mining the minerals needed globally for the energy transition is not keeping pace. 

The solid-state electrolyte can provide good charging and discharging performance for batteries even under -40°C.

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Fastmarkets and S&P Global have launched regular price assessments of the material.

Company plans to set up a battery material joint venture with Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt in South Korea.

Prices of nickel ore in Indonesia have surged about 10% in recent weeks.