Nickel Top Stories

Roadmap for US’ clean transportation future unveiled

Researchers say the production of lithium, cobalt, and graphite must expand dramatically to meet the demand enabled by high levels of electric vehicle manufacturing.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 18, 2021 | 11:48 am

The battery-powered future depends on a few crucial metals

Companies and financial firms are now investing over $100 billion…

Bloomberg News | April 16, 2021 | 6:44 am

Ranked: Top 25 nations producing battery metals for the EV supply chain

Although China will likely maintain its dominance for the foreseeable…

Govind Bhutada - Visual Capitalist | April 15, 2021 | 8:23 pm

Western Europe claims 43% of global investments in battery manufacturing projects — report

Over $21 billion in global investments in 2020 shows the…

MINING.com Editor | April 15, 2021 | 2:58 pm

Mining investor TechMet closes second funding round at $120 million

The firm, which controls battery recycler Li-Cycle Corp, has now…

Reuters | April 15, 2021 | 11:00 am

Glencore in battery metal offtake deal with Missouri Cobalt

The deal gives the world’s biggest commodity trader more exposure to the crucial battery ingredient.

Bloomberg News | February 9, 2022 | 10:00 am

CATL, LG, Panasonic deployed record GWh of passenger EV battery capacity in 2021

Adamas Intelligence reports that 2021 saw a record 286.2 GWh of passenger EV battery capacity deployed onto roads globally.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 9, 2022 | 6:06 am

Lithium’s feast-or-famine future keeps EV makers guessing

The metal’s price has surged fivefold over the past year, reflecting mounting worries about availability.

Bloomberg News | February 8, 2022 | 7:30 pm

Global lithium production hits record high on electric vehicle demand

Global consumption of lithium in 2021 was estimated to be 93,000 tonnes, a 33% increase from 70,000 tonnes in 2020.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2022 | 11:04 am

Blockchain rare earth scheme to certify sustainable output for EVs

An EU-funded certification scheme using blockchain is being developed for rare earths.

Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 10:36 am

BHP to cut emissions by 30% with first LNG-powered bulk carrier

BHP unveiled the world's first liquefied natural gas-fuelled bulk carrier vessel in Singapore, one of five the mining giant will take delivery of in 2022 as part of efforts to cut supply chain emissions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2022 | 6:47 am