May 30, 2022 Researchers demonstrate feasibility of using less cobalt, nickel in Li-ion batteries Japanese scientists have demonstrated the feasibility of synthesizing electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries using inexpensive elements.
May 29, 2022 VIDEO: Goldman expects “sharp correction” for lithium price and cobalt, nickel pullback “That fundamental mispricing has in turn generated an outsized supply response well ahead of the demand trend.”
May 27, 2022 POSCO Chemical plans to invest in $633m battery materials plant with GM In December, the two companies announced their plans to form a joint venture in North America.
May 26, 2022 Glencore says bribery days are over. Now it has to prove it Glencore’s top leadership has been overhauled in the last few years and boss Gary Nagle says it’s a “different company.”
May 25, 2022 Cleaner gold extraction technology goes global "This technology will offer many benefits to resource industries, including being a much more efficient, safe and environmentally-friendly extraction method."
May 24, 2022 Glencore charged with bribery in London, pleads guilty in the US The mining and commodities trader pled guilty to bribery charges as part of settlements with authorities in the US and UK.
May 24, 2022 Mopani plans to resume cobalt production as prices rise Accelerating sales of electric vehicles have fueled a scramble for nickel, cobalt and lithium.
May 23, 2022 Glencore to appear in court in US, UK over corruption probe Glencore is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice and Brazilian authorities in the Car Wash scandal.
May 22, 2022 Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors.
May 18, 2022 How ‘weak sustainability’ helps miners contribute to the UN development goals Researchers suggest that stage.mining.companies should focus on achieving ambitious yet realistic sustainability targets.
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