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
Global cobalt production hits record high in 2021, boosted by EV demand Global production hit 170,000 tonnes last year, up 20% over 2020, according to preliminary data released by the USGS. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 7, 2022 | 10:00 am
Wheaton meets 2021 guidance, plans 20% growth In 2021, Wheaton went on a shopping spree that totalled over $1 billion, adding streams from six separate mines to its portfolio. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 7, 2022 | 8:05 am
Rare earth prices set to keep on the boil after sharp rally China's industry ministry met automakers and battery companies last month to discuss surging prices. Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 6:15 am
China, Argentina deepening ties beyond mining China will provide Argentina with more than $23 billion in financing for infrastructure projects and the Belt and Road initiative. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2022 | 11:07 am