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Building the world’s largest solar project

Saudi Arabia wants to pour $200 billion into solar to build the world's largest solar project.

Oilprice.com | March 29, 2018 | 2:57 pm

Two risks threaten commodities, one bullish, one bearish: Russell

The are two main factors that appear to be emerging that may threaten an end to the current quite rosy picture surrounding demand for commodities such as iron ore, steel and the metals most exposed to the battery boom, cobalt, lithium and nickel.

Reuters | March 26, 2018 | 2:20 am

Companies now looking for electric battery metals in the garbage

Soaring cobalt and lithium prices are pushing some companies to dig for them in the recycle bin, which some believe could be even more profitable than mining them.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2018 | 7:17 am

Battery makers descend on Australia, Canada cobalt developers

Nervous Asian battery makers are turning to early-stage cobalt projects in Australia and Canada to lock in supplies of the critical battery ingredient ahead of expected shortages as demand for electric vehicles revs up.

Reuters | March 19, 2018 | 3:20 am

Electric car dreams may be dashed by 2050 on lack of cobalt, lithium supplies

German researchers say cobalt-free battery technologies — including post-lithium technologies based on non-critical elements — are the best way to avoid supply issues in the long term.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2018 | 9:31 am

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

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University of Birmingham, Bentley Motors to deliver recycling supply chain

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China may ban rare earth technology exports on security concerns

China eyes rare earth export curbs for US defense – FT

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