France should start mining lithium at home, minister says
Almost all the critical minerals currently come from outside the continent, with China dominating the global supply chain.
Almost all the critical minerals currently come from outside the continent, with China dominating the global supply chain.
Balancing reliance on China’s technology providers with local interests is now a key political as well as environmental challenge, says Wood Mackenzie.
Exchange stocks have been draining away as pandemic demand recovery collides with disrupted supply chains across the base metals spectrum.
Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest-backed Wyloo Consolidated will vote its 9.8% stake in Western Areas in favor of IGO's bid.
Aurubis posted an 85% rise in quarterly profits and reiterated increased 2021/22 earnings estimates.
Japanese scientists found a way to use cobalt and manganese to produce hydrogen for fuel cells and agricultural fertilizers.
Australia's Liontown Resources will provide the EV giant with more 100,000 tonnes of lithium spodumene concentrate a year, starting in 2024.
Scarcity of what is a critical input for EV batteries could potentially act as a powerful brake on e-mobility, writes Andy Home.
Glencore's backing is part of the battery plant developer’s £200 million Series C fundraising led by Bank of America.
The latest developments in the Ukraine also lifted other metals like palladium, nickel and aluminum.