US Republicans aim to shorten EV mine permitting after House win

Republican leaders had promised voters during the election they would cut the mining permit review timeline in half and boost domestic EV mining, rather than seek more supply overseas.

Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 11:13 am

Vale to supply GM with nickel for EVs, starting in 2026

The Vale deal will supply GM with enough refined nickel for up to 350,000 EVs a year.

Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 11:09 am

Canada ‘very unlikely’ to join OPEC-like group for nickel – gov’t source

Indonesia and Canada are the world No. 1 and No. 6 nickel producers, respectively.

Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 9:59 am

LME raises initial margins on nickel by 28% after volatility

A notice released on Wednesday said the initial margin for nickel would climb to $6,100 a tonne effective after close of business on Friday.

Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 9:41 am

Volkswagen delays key EV project as Tesla challenge stumbles

Volkswagen AG’s ambitious push to supplant Tesla Inc. as the global electric-vehicle leader is running into trouble.

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2022 | 7:43 am

Sumitomo Metal aims to boost battery materials output

Company aims to increase its capacity to produce cathode battery materials and to broaden its range of products to meet rising demand from the EV sector.

Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 7:14 am

Batteries’ ‘guts’ reveal details on why they fail

Researchers have, for the first time, mapped out altered domains inside rechargeable ion batteries at the nanoscale.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2022 | 6:06 am

SQM expects high lithium prices to stay put

The world's second largest lithium miner also forecast global demand of the battery metal to grow this year by at least 40%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2022 | 3:43 am

Ex-Tesla Australia boss admits to insider trading

Kurt Schlosser, former head of Tesla’s Australian operations, bought shares in Piedmont Lithium after becoming aware that Tesla had reached an agreement with the mining company.

Bloomberg News | November 16, 2022 | 2:53 pm

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Electric vehicle push bumps up against chaos in nickel market

Russia’s Ukraine invasion to fuel reorientation of commodity markets – report

Wild nickel market may get relief from Indonesia’s higher output

Contracts shield Asia’s EV battery makers from nickel surge, for now

Madagascar’s Ambatovy mine on track to deliver ‘no net loss’ of surrounding forest

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