Green transition at crossroads eus critical vote on raw materials regulation
In today’s world, the urgent need to decarbonise and the recent remilitarisation efforts are driving up the demand for raw materials. This is where the...
Category : Base metals
Mining giant Rio Tinto dips toes in Canadian lithium projects in rare pursuit of EV metal
Rio Tinto Ltd., one of the world’s largest mining companies, doesn’t currently produce any lithium, but two agreements in as many months with Canadian companies...
US battery supply chain challenges
The Li-Bridge Industry Report identifies the top three challenges for building a robust U.S. lithium battery supply chain: Insufficient return on investment on long-term projects...
Eurobattery Minerals increase stake in finish cobalt project
Eurobattery Minerals AB has successfully completed a targeted capital increase, acquiring an additional 30% stake in the Hautalampi project, owned by FinnCobalt Oy. With this...
Lithium: The key to clean energy
Andrew Phillips, Executive Director and CFO at Lithium Power International, explores lithium’s vital role in the road to clean energy. Lithium is a critical component...
Chinas Cmoc Restarts Copper and Cobalt Exports From Drcs Tfm mine
China’s CMOC Group said on Monday July 10th that it has resumed exports of copper and cobalt from its TFM mine in the Democratic Republic...
The new Batteries Regulation of the EU and the contribution of cobalt
The European transport revolution is a big step ahead. The European Parliament and the European Council have approved the new rules for the design, production,...
Ivanhoe Founder Warns of ‘Train Wreck’ as Copper Supply Stalls
Ivanhoe Mines founder and executive cochair Robert Friedland has warned of an impending crisis if copper supply can’t keep up with demand. The world has...
The Ecosystem: Weighing the attractions of recycling rare earth magnets
Recycling could help with one of Europe’s toughest strategic raw material challenges, but multiple issues must be solved if the ecosystem is to thrive Recovering...
How China Gained Control Of The World’s Largest Nickel Reserve For Electric Vehicles
In recent years, China has emerged as the dominant player in the production of nickel, a critical mineral used in electric car batteries. This shift...