Search the Skillings archive
Stay ahead of the curve with Skillings’ coverage of the fast-evolving battery metals mining sector. From lithium and cobalt to nickel and graphite, this category delivers timely updates on demand trends, mining technologies, government policies, and market shifts. Whether you’re an investor, miner, or tech enthusiast, our curated insights highlight how battery metals power the EV revolution, grid storage, and next-gen energy tech.
Wesfarmers and its joint venture partner, Chile’s SQM, have signaled a major vote of confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain…
The global nickel market, long characterized by the relentless expansion of Indonesian supply, is entering a period of fundamental structural realignment. As we look toward 2026,…
SANTIAGO, Chile : Codelco, Chile’s state-owned mining giant, has officially revised the development timeline for its flagship Maricunga lithium project, pushing the expected start of production…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially entered the global lithium export market in June 2026, marking a significant shift in the country's historical reliance on…
ISLAMABAD : The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) announced Saturday the discovery of lithium in geothermal formation water at concentrations comparable to world-class projects…
MANONO, Democratic Republic of Congo : The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially joined the ranks of global lithium exporters, with Zijin Mining Group confirming…
For decades, the story of African mining was written in the wake of "dig and ship" economics: a model where raw ore left the continent in…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania : Mohammed Dewji, Tanzania’s wealthiest businessman and president of MeTL Group, has announced a $396 million commitment to accelerate domestic graphite production…
The inauguration of the Endo lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State marks a structural shift in how Nigeria: and the broader African continent: approaches the global…
The launch of the Diamond New Energy lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State marks a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s mineral strategy. For decades, the narrative of…
Our newsletters on critical minerals, policy and the week’s deals, free through LinkedIn or by email.
