US seeks to jumpstart production of higher-energy uranium now made in RussiaThe US is seeking bids from contractors to help establish a domestic supply of a uranium fuel enriched to higher levels.Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 11:24 am
CME’s lithium contract volumes thrive after price slumpCME's lithium hydroxide contract is cash-settled, therefore easy to use…Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 9:05 am
Goldman veteran Jeff Currie remains bullish on commodities this yearDemand for raw materials is at record levels, inventories are…Bloomberg News | January 8, 2024 | 9:33 am
Teck Resources to become Teck Metals as it spins off coal unit Teck's multibillion-dollar steelmaking coal unit will be an independent publicly-listed firm called Elk Valley Resources Ltd. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2023 | 3:38 am
Magnis in deal with Tesla to supply graphite for electric vehicle batteries Agreement is for a minimum three-year term to supply up to 35,000 terapascal anode active materials beginning February 2025. Reuters | February 20, 2023 | 2:36 pm
Ecobat to build new battery recycling facility in Arizona The new facility, located in Casa Grande, will initially produce 10,000 estimated tonnes of recycled material per year. Staff Writer | February 20, 2023 | 9:38 am
Tesla considering a bid for Sigma Lithium Sigma’s biggest shareholder has been exploring a potential sale of the company and gauging interest from miners and carmakers, sources say. Bloomberg News | February 17, 2023 | 2:24 pm
General Motors digs into mining business to lead race for EV metals The US automaker has invested in several miners to improve access to battery minerals. Bloomberg News | February 17, 2023 | 8:29 am
GRAPHIC: Steep levies on Russian aluminum could threaten US nickel supply Russia accounted for 11% of US nickel imports in 2022. Reuters | February 17, 2023 | 7:50 am
Thin-film copper sandwich increases electronics’ lifetime A new copper-based material has shown positive performance when it comes to reducing overheating and burnout in electronic devices. Staff Writer | February 17, 2023 | 6:15 am
Glencore hit by fresh bribery-related lawsuit in the UK Legal action is related to alleged losses to shareholders resulting from Glencore's statements to the market on corruption cases. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2023 | 6:13 am
China to scrutinize Ford-CATL deal to ensure core technology isn’t shared Ford said Monday the tie-up would see CATL’s battery technology licensed for use in a new $3.5 billion EV battery plant. Bloomberg News | February 16, 2023 | 1:53 pm