In charts: EV metal demand accelerates in the second half of 2021
A 62% jump in passenger electric vehicles (EVs) registrations in the second half of 2021 to 5.84 million units continues to drive an intensifying demand in the battery metals sector,…
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How much could battery recycling actually aid cobalt, lithium supply shortages?
A recent report by IDTechEx estimates that less than 8% of the global cobalt demand and 6% of the lithium demand will be supplied by recycled Li-ion batteries by 2030….
GMS: Mark Cutifani talks up Anglo American’s future-facing metals strategy
Anglo American (LSE: AAL; US-OTC: NGLOY) is charting a future-facing path forward by strategically positioning its diversified portfolio of mines to service the emerging energy revolution, CEO Mark Cutifani told…
Donlin Gold drilling returns 14 metres at 23.5+ g/t for partners Barrick, NovaGold
The final drill assays for 2021 continue to return high grades from the Donlin gold project, 450 km northwest of Anchorage, Alaska. This marks the end of last year’s 79-hole,…
Electra partners with Glencore, Talon and Ontario government on battery materials park study
Electra Battery Materials (TSXV: ELBM; US-OTC: ELBMF) is partnering with Glencore (LSE: GLEN), Talon Metals (TSX: TLO) and the Government of Ontario to assess the potential of creating a battery…
USGS publishes 2022 critical minerals list
The US Geological Survey (USGS) has released the final list of 50 critical minerals the domestic economy requires for economic and national security. The new list builds on the initial…
In charts: Copper project pantry bare from 2025
Bank of America (BofA) Global Research analysts expect the copper market to flip back to a deficit from 2025 onwards following the completion of the current wave of project buildouts,…
Newmont declares industry-leading dividend
The board of the world’s largest gold miner, Newmont (TSX: NGT; NYSE: NEM), has declared a fourth-quarter dividend of US55c per common share, maintaining its position as the highest dividend…
JV Article: Newly public Zacapa Resources focuses on US copper-gold exploration with drill-ready targets in prolific belts
Zacapa Resources (TSXV: ZACA), an exploration company with six copper and gold projects in some of the world’s best jurisdictions – listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange last week, going…
Hecla Mining silver reserves at second-highest level in 130 years
Silver producer Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) said that its proven and probable reserves of the precious metal grew to 200 million ounces in 2021 — the second highest level in…
American Pacific Mining rides high on third round of Madison drilling
Despite coming off recent highs, the Toronto-quoted shares in copper explorer American Pacific Mining (CSE: USGD; US-OTCQB: USGDF) continue to trade nearly 520% higher over the 12-month frame following a…
Lithium: Spot prices soar in lunar new year
Lithium spot prices in Chinese markets showed substantial gains in the first week after the lunar new year holidays in East Asia, mainly driven by sustained supply tightness in spot…