Tesla shifting to cheaper battery chemistry tried in China CATL is reluctant to build a factory in the country due to political tensions between Washington and Beijing as well as cost concerns. Reuters | October 21, 2021 | 7:52 am
Rio Tinto, Talon Metals’ Tamarack project to host carbon capture technology CarbonCapture technology is a renewable energy-powered Direct Air Capture system that enables, for the first time, the use of zeolites for capturing CO2. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 21, 2021 | 6:06 am
Rio Tinto says 60 Jadar mines wouldn’t fill looming lithium gap It estimates that committed lithium supply and capacity expansions will contribute just 15% to demand growth over the 2020-2050 period. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2021 | 3:27 am
Nickel price surges to highest in seven years as supply dwindles BloombergNEF expects the nickel price to remain elevated above $18,000, although it will continue to underperform copper and aluminum. Bloomberg News | October 20, 2021 | 12:09 pm
US plan would block Minnesota copper-nickel mine The US Forest Service on Wednesday proposed banning mining in Minnesota's Boundary Waters region for 20 years. Reuters | October 20, 2021 | 9:21 am
Indonesia plans to ‘hit the brakes’ on raw commodity exports Indonesia has banned a number of unprocessed ore exports including nickel, tin and copper in a bid to encourage downstream industries. Reuters | October 20, 2021 | 8:02 am
Frontier produces battery-quality lithium hydroxide in Ontario Lithium salts were produced using a third-party’s process technology and material from its the PAK lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2021 | 7:33 am
Battle for Noront heats up with BHP’s sweetened offer The world’s largest miner is now offering $339.10 million for Noront, a 36% premium to its previous offer and a 7% premium to Wyloo's. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2021 | 5:25 am
Iron rout has Vale cutting back after bumper third quarter The Brazilian mining giant churned out 89.4 million tonnes in the third quarter compared with the 87.3 million tonne average analyst estimate. Bloomberg News | October 19, 2021 | 9:10 pm