Eramet raises lithium goal for second phase of Argentina project The mining company plans to start producing lithium in early 2024 at the Centenario deposit. Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 10:48 am
SQM partners with Circulor on supply chain tracking Circulor uses blockchain technology to map supply chains for companies pursuing greener, more sustainable production. Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 10:17 am
New material could make it easier to develop high-performance solid-state batteries A new material class with above-average conductivity could lead to the development of high-performance solid-state batteries. Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 5:47 am
Energy traders, flush with cash, are moving into crops and metals After making more money than ever in the last few years, some of the world’s top energy traders are using the cash to expand in metals and agriculture. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2023 | 3:37 pm
BHP says reform to LME nickel contract ‘long overdue’ Concern about the reliability of LME prices has led some producers and consumers to try and find alternatives. Reuters | February 21, 2023 | 9:52 am
Nickel market oversupplied by 112,200 tonnes in 2022, INSG says The global nickel market recorded a deficit of 166,600 tonnes in 2021. Reuters | February 21, 2023 | 7:58 am
Lithium price plunge is pitting Cathie Wood against sector veterans Lithium carbonate in China has tumbled almost 30% since touching a record in November. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2023 | 7:44 am
G20 watchdog says commodity market concentration poses threat to wider economy The FSB said vulnerabilities in commodities are similar to those in non-bank financial intermediaries. Reuters | February 21, 2023 | 7:31 am
Teck Resources to become Teck Metals as it spins off coal unit Teck's multibillion-dollar steelmaking coal unit will be an independent publicly-listed firm called Elk Valley Resources Ltd. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2023 | 3:38 am