The Trump administration’s controversial move reportedly came after repeated requests from Israeli officials, who said he was a vital national security asset.
The US government is working to help American miners and battery makers expand into Canada, part of a strategy to boost regional production of minerals used to make electric vehicles and counter Chinese dominance.
Despite a big drop from December’s blowout high, January 2021 still ranks as the fourth best month for the MINING.COM EV Metal Index thanks to rising cobalt, nickel and lithium prices.