February 16, 2021

Nouveau Monde considers US listing

The company anticipates its stock to begin trading in the US during the second quarter of this year.

February 15, 2021

Graphene “nano-origami” creates tiniest microchips ever

Researchers believe this next generation of microchips could lead to computers and phones running thousands of times faster.

February 10, 2021

EV metal index beats record by 54% as electric cars reach tipping point

MINING.COM EV Metal Index surges to over $500m of lithium, graphite, cobalt and nickel in newly-sold electric cars worldwide in one month as prices continue to climb and deployment smashes…

February 10, 2021

Nouveau Monde to start construction at Matawinie, shares up

Company plans to begin early construction works at its Matawinie graphite project in Quebec in the second quarter.

February 10, 2021

Tesla deployed more EV battery materials than its four closest competitors combined in 2020

Tesla’s large deployment of battery metals is explained by the rolling out of its made-in-China Model 3s.

February 9, 2021

Mick Davis’ battery metals firm Vison Blue raises $60m

Vision Blue is investing $29.5 million in Canadian miner NextSource Materials, which is developing a graphite mine in Madagascar.

February 4, 2021

EV battery power hitting roads jumped 40% last year – report

Lithium prices are soaring as 2020 emerged as tipping point for EVs, and Tesla flags battery shortages.

February 3, 2021

US government gives high priority status to Graphite One’s Alaskan project

The company says that Graphite Creek in Alaska is the highest grade and largest known large flake graphite deposit in the US.

February 2, 2021

Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia

China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay.

January 29, 2021

Tesla hit by battery shortage amid rallying lithium, cobalt, nickel prices

CEO Elon Musk says Tesla doesn't have enough batteries to put new products like the Semi heavy duty truck into production.