Graphene maker BeDimensional gets EIB support to boost production Graphene, whose powder has a high electrical and thermal conductivity, can be used to increase the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries. Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 4:06 pm
Indonesia looks to next phase for nickel industry as fixer-in-chief bows out The new administration will have to navigate institutional hold-ups, cut red tape and protectionist measures and campaign for continued disclosure. Bloomberg News | October 17, 2024 | 3:29 pm
After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply A majority of GM's deals are for minerals supply, not necessarily JVs, and the automaker likely would continue that approach. Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 12:48 pm
Indonesia forms $1.2 billion battery venture with China’s CATL The project in Karawang, West Java, aims to scale up battery production to 15 gigawatts a year. Bloomberg News | October 17, 2024 | 12:13 pm
Visualizing China’s cobalt supply dominance by 2030 Chinese companies are expected to control 46% of the global cobalt mined supply by 2030. Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 17, 2024 | 8:37 am
Industrial metals slump as sentiment on China demand worsens Prices have faded as government briefings on the Chinese economic policy fell short of expectations. Bloomberg News | October 17, 2024 | 7:45 am
Saudi’s Manara in advanced talks to buy stake in First Quantum’s Zambian mines Manara, a JV between Ma'aden and its $925 billion public investment fund, wants between 15% and 20% of the Zambian assets. Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 3:00 am
Atlas Materials, 6K Energy sign processing and refining MOU to develop EV battery supply chain US-based Atlas last year raised $27 million for its nickel technology and said it aims to launch production at sites in Canada or the US by 2027 at commercial scale. Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 2:26 pm
Eramet shares plunge after 2024 output cuts The company cut its production targets for its manganese mine in Gabon and nickel mine in Indonesia. Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 9:19 am
