Mining billionaire backs outback gas pipeline to ease power woes
The project, being considered by the federal government, may cost as much as A$5 billion ($3.9 billion), according to one industry estimate.
The project, being considered by the federal government, may cost as much as A$5 billion ($3.9 billion), according to one industry estimate.
Increasing disposable income in emerging economies and the adoption of greener technologies, are the two factors to drive most of the expected increased demand in copper during the next five years.
The lithium and cobalt research is part of a larger effort totaling 36 separate projects for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Innovation Hub.
In 2016, the most recent year from which data is available, 19.6 trillion won ($18.38 billion) worth of metals were extracted from recycled materials.
LG Chem to raise $224.8 mln by 2020 to set up two JVs.
The next big thing for batteries may have fizzled out years ago.
Vanadium needs a big player in the global battery market to get behind the metal to share center stage with other energy-storage components such as lithium.
Chinese companies are leading the way in securing the raw materials needed for a massive expansion in battery capacity.
The rapid proliferation of poisons in a widening variety of applications requires better monitoring and control.
Trafigura has already increased its foothold in nickel with an exclusive offtake agreement with Finland's Terrafame, that also produces zinc and cobalt.