The hottest party in the metals world is back, but much smaller LME Week resumes amid continued covid risk. Bloomberg News | October 10, 2021 | 2:51 pm
Zijin Mining to acquire Neo Lithium in $737m deal In August, Chinese gold and copper miner Zijin said its plan on lithium and other new energy minerals were in a preliminary strategic planning stage. Reuters | October 10, 2021 | 2:43 pm
Cobalt supply chain: China and DRC to maintain dominance, growth potential in Australia– report The global cobalt industry is set to receive a significant boost from the worldwide shift to a green economy, Fitch says. MINING.com Editor | October 8, 2021 | 2:51 pm
Musk to move Tesla headquarters to Texas from California Elon Musk announced the move at the Austin plant Thursday during the electric-vehicle maker’s shareholder meeting. Bloomberg News | October 8, 2021 | 8:03 am
US narrows gap with China in race to dominate battery supply chain – report The United States has moved up on BloombergNEF's Global Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Ranking. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 8, 2021 | 6:06 am
BHP to expand into “tougher jurisdictions” in search of battery metals CEO Mike Henry said the company is ready for a strategic shift out of its geographical, advanced-economies comfort zone. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2021 | 3:52 am
Automakers funding new tech aimed at making greener lithium for EVs Stellantis, Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures and others have invested millions of dollars or signed supply agreements with so-called direct lithium extraction (DLE) start-ups. Reuters | October 7, 2021 | 3:19 pm
Congo looks to lure more investment to tap green metals deposits DRC’s new government plans to make infrastructure improvements and tax changes to lure more companies. Bloomberg News | October 7, 2021 | 11:13 am
Vale sees no near-term spin-off of base metals unit It said part of the problem was the value of the business, which brings in $3.5 billion in revenue a year. Reuters | October 7, 2021 | 10:56 am