Push for Global Clean Energy Opens Doors for Many Critical Minerals
Clean energy is generally defined as energy that comes from renewable, zero-emission sources that do not pollute the atmosphere when used, as well as energy saved by energy efficiency measures. What it also is, is a key “green” policy driver...
Batteries Require Battery Minerals: Should Europe Ramp up its Efforts to Secure Them?
The European Union (EU)’s goal is to have 10 million electric vehicles (EVs) sold in the EU by 2030. In order to hit this target, the number of EVs sold in the EU needs to ramp up drastically. In its...
Graphite: A Big Winner in the Global Clean Energy Race
Demand for graphite is forecast to grow by 500% by 2050Graphite features on the latest critical minerals lists for the U.S., Canada, Europe, the UK, and AustraliaA recent World Bank report identified it as one of the key “high-impact” minerals...
South America’s Lithium Triangle Powering Ahead on ‘Booming’ Global Demand
Lithium prices are flying at the moment. Last week, S&P Global reported that the price of lithium carbonate CIF Asia rose to US$11,000 per tonne in April 2021. And with demand for the commodity currently ascendant, the size and strength...
Lithium Shortages? Not in our Lifetime!
Primary lithium demand began to grow from 2007 onwards as the demand and manufacture of lithium-ion batteries required an immediate supply reaction. Exploration success quickly followed, using existing geological models, targeting salars and pegmatite operations. Displaying a classic supply response,...
The Biggest Threat to the ‘Green Energy’ Transition
The biggest threat to the rapid decarbonization of the power generation sector, and the electrification of the transport sector, is the supply of key commodities such as copper, nickel, and lithium failing to keep up with the long-term growth in...
Investing in Critical Metals Today for a Better Tomorrow
Q&A with Mark O’Dea, Chairman and Founder, Oxygen Capital Corp
Tesla in Discussion with Chinese Battery Maker EVE Energy
News agency Reuters has revealed that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is in talks with China’s EVE Energy Co. (SZSE: 300014) in its continued drive to source lower cost batteries. The exclusive report, which was released on Friday 14 May, suggests...
Challenges and Opportunities in the Base Metals Space
Q&A with Natalie Scott-Gray, Senior Metals Analyst, StoneX
European Lithium Demand Powering Ahead on EV Growth Expectations
With the electric vehicle (EV) and battery markets powering ahead, forecasters are now tipping that an oversupplied lithium market is entering an undersupply era. This is particularly highlighted in Europe where increasing green policy decisions are being made, while at...
African Market Sentiment – 2020 vs 2021
How did the mining industry in Africa fare in 2020 as COVID-19 resulted in shutdowns across the globe? Where did you see swift action and re-opening, and which sectors are lagging? 2020 saw significant logistics and travel issues, and the...
Lake Resources’ Capital Raising Boosts Share Price
Lake Resources N.L. (ASX: LKE), which is developing five projects at the heart of the Lithium Triangle, in Argentina, has raised A$20.6M from institutional investors at a 12% premium to the ten-day volume weighted average price. As trading closed on...