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Canada’s First Cobalt buys US explorer, creates key supplier outside Congo

The blended company will have projects in Ontario and Idaho which, once in operations, could be major cobalt suppliers for EVs makers and high tech firms.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2018 | 4:45 am

Scientists closer to producing safer and longer-lasting lithium battery

Using a 3-D layer of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), or silicone, reduces dendrite growth, which makes batteries safer and longer-lasting.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 8, 2018 | 10:05 am

Rush for cobalt, lithium as prices stay on the boil

Electric vehicle boom sees number of companies exploring for lithium and cobalt tripling to 188 as budgets balloon according to new report.

Frik Els | March 5, 2018 | 12:38 pm

Chile to attract $65 billion in mining investments by 2038 — minister

According to minister Aurora Williams, miners with operations in the country currently spend $20 billion on support services a year and figure is set to increase.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 2, 2018 | 9:39 am

SQM talks down lithium oversupply, says market to grow 80% a year

According to chief executive officer Patricio de Solminihac, the world will need at least 50,000 tonnes of lithium a year until 2023.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2018 | 11:40 am

Zimbabwe has potential to meet 20% of global lithium demand

Zimbabwe is keen to attract investment after Mugabe era and is already Africa's top lithium producer.

Reuters | February 28, 2018 | 9:39 am

South Korea’s POSCO buys stake in Aussie lithium producer, signs supply deal

South Korea's largest steel producer has acquired 4.8% stake in Pilbara Minerals, from which it will buy up to 240,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate per year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2018 | 5:13 am

The EV future is here and already boosting earnings for miners

“Look at what’s required over the next 50 years, 60 years, and known lithium on the planet, I don’t think it’s as much as everyone understands it to be.”

Bloomberg News | February 25, 2018 | 3:31 pm

Canada the world’s overall top mining destination, despite Saskatchewan fall

That's considering the combined rankings of all its provinces and territories, but Finland is the most attractive jurisdiction this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2018 | 2:00 am

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