China’s Huayou agrees lithium production, battery recycling tie-up Huayou, the world's biggest cobalt refiner in 2020, has been looking at investing more in lithium projects in China. Reuters | December 17, 2021 | 9:43 am
Norra Kärr deposit could help make the EU self-sufficient in rare earth metals – study A researcher at the University of Gothenburg proposes studying untapped REE deposits outside China so they are developed in an efficient manner. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 17, 2021 | 6:06 am
Jervois up despite inflation pressuring Idaho Cobalt Operations capex higher Inflation pressure drives up ICO capex, says Jervois Global. Henry Lazenby | December 16, 2021 | 11:06 am
Europe’s green deal needs to get round anti-mining roadblock If the EU is going to persuade its citizens of its green credentials, policy-makers may have to get into the dirty side of mining, writes Andy Home. Reuters | December 16, 2021 | 7:52 am
IGO to buy Western Areas for A$1.1bn amid soaring nickel demand The cash splurge will boost IGO’s nickel business from a short-life, single asset operation to a multi-asset division. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2021 | 5:55 am
China EV, battery makers grapple with graphite squeeze Around 70% of all graphite comes from China, and there are few viable alternatives for batteries. Reuters | December 15, 2021 | 1:00 pm
Cobalt prices expected to stabilize in 2022 – report Cobalt prices rose by 10% in November, breaking through $30 per pound for the first time since the end of 2018. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 15, 2021 | 9:04 am
The Black Forest holds a secret to making electric cars greener For decades, geothermal plants in the Upper Rhine Valley have been pumping up hot fluids from beneath the earth’s surface to generate electricity, but the facilities never bothered about the lithium in the brine. Bloomberg News | December 14, 2021 | 3:33 pm
China’s Greatpower declares force majeure in face of covid outbreak Greatpower has monthly capacity to make 3,000 tonnes of cobalt sulphate, a key ingredient in batteries for electric vehicles. Reuters | December 14, 2021 | 12:11 pm