March 2, 2020

Small miners hungry for fresh capital despite rampant EV enthusiasm

Traditional mining investors are reluctant to put money in unproven markets while the most ardent EV backers seem loathe to invest in mining at all.

February 11, 2020

The periodic table and the road to resource nationalism

Many countries are starting to look inward to meet their own needs as well as broaden their economic portfolio.

February 5, 2020

South Star releases PFS for Santa Cruz

Net present value estimate stands at $81.2 million with a projected 35% internal rate of return.

January 27, 2020

Five battery raw materials themes to watch in 2020

Wood Mackenzie says investments and deals made in the coming months will be critical to EV adoption potential over the next decade.

December 24, 2019

MINING.COM: Top 10 most popular posts of 2019

It's been a tumultuous year in mining and the most read articles of 2019 show an industry grappling with technological change, market volatility and climate change, but still unafraid to…

December 19, 2019

China Minmetals sets up graphite unit in battery materials push

The new venture will tap the resources of the Yunshan graphite mine in Heilongjiang's Luobei county.

December 18, 2019

Unexpected bump on the EV road hits battery metals

However, everyone is still bullish on the long-term story.

December 10, 2019

Magnis Energy signs construction contract for Tanzania graphite project

The fixed price for the turn-key solutions services is $277 million.

December 5, 2019

Nickel, cobalt price: Electric car sales are tanking, but metal use spikes

According to a new report, in October the average EV sold globally contained 22% more nickel, 19% more cobalt and 15% more manganese than a year prior.

December 3, 2019

Tipping point for electric cars still four years away – report

Price of lithium-ion batteries used in EVs has dropped 87% since 2010, but reaching price-parity with internal combustion engines has ways to go.