December 6, 2022

European Commission weighs sanctions on Russia’s mining industry – FT

The ban would be part of a ninth EU sanctions package that officials are planning to discuss with member states in the coming days.

December 6, 2022

Battery prices climb for first time just as more EVs hit market

Prices for the batteries rose in 2022 for the first time since BloombergNEF started tracking them.

December 6, 2022

Researchers call for an integrated mineral supply agreement between nations

The goal of a mineral supply agreement is that countries that have limited access to the raw materials needed to transition to a green economy are not left behind.

December 2, 2022

Jokowi points to Taiwan, South Korea as models in rebuke of West

As part of his efforts to bolster growth in Indonesia, Joko Widodo has placed temporary bans on exports of raw materials like nickel ore.

December 2, 2022

Volkswagen searches for battery cell plant sites in Canada

The German carmaker's first battery cell factory in North America would help VW expand its battery business outside Europe.

December 1, 2022

Chinese nickel producer Lygend Resources debuts in Hong Kong

The Chinese nickel producer is the first among eight newcomers to list in the Asian financial hub this month.

November 30, 2022

Goro nickel mine faces increased regulation after tailings leak

The mine was forced to reduce output due to a “limited release of salt-laden liquid” after heavy rains in August.

November 30, 2022

EV battery cathode costs spike as lithium price sets fresh record

Relentless rise of lithium prices and recent bounce in cobalt and nickel put pressure on electric vehicle manufacturers.

November 30, 2022

WTO backs EU in nickel dispute; Indonesia plans appeal

The EU launched its initial complaint in November 2019 against the export restrictions on raw materials.

November 29, 2022

FPX Nickel raises $9m for Baptiste awaruite project development in British Columbia

The company will use the proceeds of the offering primarily to complete a prefeasibility study.