Mining for EV metals threatens gorillas and chimpanzees in Africa Nearly 180,000 great apes in Africa are under threat as mining activities drive deforestation, according to a study published on Wednesday in Science Advances. Bloomberg News | April 3, 2024 | 11:18 am
SEC: Tesla can’t dodge activist shareholder proposal on deep-sea mining The proposal, filed by As You Sow, asked the US automaker to commit to a deep-sea mining moratorium. Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 8:06 am
US, EU set to miss critical minerals agreement this week The two allies have been trying to conclude an agreement for many months now but have repeatedly failed to do so. Bloomberg News | April 3, 2024 | 7:46 am
Glencore backs EVelution Energy’s cobalt plant plans The mining and commodities trader giant will provide EVelution with long-term supplies of cobalt hydroxide. Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 5:46 am
Vale divestment in Indonesian nickel unit expected to finish in July The transaction is required by the government to extend Vale Indonesia's operating permit beyond 2025. Reuters | April 3, 2024 | 2:39 am
Tullett Prebon launches battery metals trading desk Tullett currently trades base metals such as copper, aluminum and zinc listed on the London Metal Exchange. Reuters | April 2, 2024 | 10:07 am
Lithium trading hits record on CME as funds seize budding market The drop in lithium prices has flipped the market into a contango, creating opportunities for funds. Bloomberg News | April 2, 2024 | 8:10 am
Shanghai exchange to work on nickel futures internationalization The Shanghai exchange will look to take advantage of restructuring in the global nickel pricing system, its deputy general manager said. Reuters | April 2, 2024 | 7:04 am
Electra Battery to source cobalt from Eurasian Resources for Ontario refinery Once fully commissioned, the refinery could produce sufficient cobalt for up to 1.5 million electric vehicles annually. Staff Writer | April 2, 2024 | 6:30 am
