CATL unveils EV battery with one-charge range of 1,000 km The battery charges faster than existing cells, and is safer and more durable, CATL said. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2022 | 7:51 am
One of world’s biggest cobalt mines is at stake in Congo fight A top executive from state mining company Gecamines said that partner CMOC Group Ltd. owes $7.6 billion in overdue payments. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2022 | 7:40 am
US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2022 | 4:05 am
Chinese battery giant CATL prices $6.7 billion share sale It sold 109.76 million shares at 410 yuan apiece in an A-share private placement, it said in a statement Wednesday. Bloomberg News | June 22, 2022 | 2:52 pm
Minnesota Court of Appeals dismisses challenge to PolyMet air permit Ruling ends string of litigation for one of copper-nickel project's key permits. Staff Writer | June 22, 2022 | 12:42 pm
Sigma eyes lithium major status after boosting Brazil resources The Grota do Cirilo project in Minas Gerais state is on track to begin producing early next year. Bloomberg News | June 22, 2022 | 12:39 pm
Umicore plan to double down on battery business knocks almost $1bn off market cap The Belgian company presented a 5 billion euro plan to bulk up its battery materials business by 2026. Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 10:14 am
Electra begins talks on second cobalt refinery in Quebec Electra has been focused on creating North America's first integrated battery materials park near the town of Cobalt, Ontario. Staff Writer | June 22, 2022 | 9:28 am
Congo administrator seizes bank accounts of CMOC cobalt mine, adviser says An administrator appointed by a Congolese court to run the world's second-largest cobalt mine took control of the project's bank accounts after CMOC refused him access to the mine. Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 7:55 am