Mining sector trends: A roundtable on related disputes
Industry experts weigh in on key trends and development in the global mining industry.
Industry experts weigh in on key trends and development in the global mining industry.
Automakers argue they need more leeway on the rules because it’s currently impossible to produce EV batteries without inputs that have at least some Chinese ownership, while US materials producers contend the domestic supply chain won’t succeed if China’s playing a role.
The move comes as the EU tries to re-shore clean technology from the US and China to meet its climate goals amid growing geopolitical tensions.
The nickel-cobalt mixed hydroxide precipitate product was produced using Electra’s proprietary hydrometallurgical process.
Rio Tinto's move marks its first public step into the graphite sector, as it continues to boost its exposure to battery minerals.
Now that Chile has passed an increase in mining royalties, copper miners are pushing for incentives to keep investing in production of the metal needed for the renewable energy revolution.
The DRC produces about 70% of the world’s cobalt and also has major deposits of copper, lithium, tantalum, and germanium.
Flows into Argentina grew 123%, with the lithium and copper industries contributing billions of dollars.
Appian plans to be “one of the most active investors in the metals and mining space over the next few years.”
Concentration of supply intensified for some critical minerals in 2022, despite US and Europe's efforts to diversify and reduce reliance on China.