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China cutting rare earth output, unnerving global manufacturers

The decision means there will only be enough supply for China's domestic buyers.

Reuters | October 24, 2018 | 11:54 am

Tesla shares jump as Musk delivers quarterly profit, cash

The company reported a profit for the most recent quarter but now must show investors that was not a one-time event

Reuters | October 24, 2018 | 9:29 am

Lithium giant’s wobble shows meeting demand growth not so easy

SQM revealed a five-week delay in a project to increase annual capacity.

Bloomberg News | October 23, 2018 | 3:07 pm

Kenya wins case against Cortec Mining on rare earths, niobium licence

Tribunal orders the companies to pay costs of around $3.5 million to the government.

Reuters | October 23, 2018 | 12:32 pm

Dyson picks Singapore to build electric cars rivaling Tesla

From vacuum cleaners to electric vehicles.

Reuters | October 23, 2018 | 11:03 am

Caterpillar plummets after flagging tariffs-triggered high material costs

The world's no.1 heavy machinery maker reported third-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates, but said the ongoing trade dispute resulted in $40 million in extra costs for materials in the period.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2018 | 6:42 am

Northvolt to set up Polish battery plant to tap mining, storage markets

Northvolt's plans are a central part of Europe's effort to compete with Asian rivals such as CATL, Samsung and LG Chem.

Reuters | October 22, 2018 | 10:36 am

BASF and Nornickel join forces in European EV battery push

The move is part of BASF plans to invest up to 400 million euros ($462 million) as a first step in building production plants for cathode materials in Europe.

Reuters | October 22, 2018 | 9:44 am

Nutrien says SQM top shareholder seeking to block Tianqi deal for ‘personal benefit’

Nutrien’s executive vice-president Michael Webb, described Julio Ponce, the Chilean miner’s top shareholder and former chairman, as a “hypocrite” and urged him to “look beyond himself."

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2018 | 6:50 am

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