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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.
The lithium market is undergoing a fundamental structural realignment. After two years of aggressive volatility that saw battery-grade lithium carbonate prices collapse from historic highs, a…
For decades, Rio Tinto’s investment thesis has been synonymous with the Pilbara. The Australian iron ore engine has fueled record dividends and established Rio as one…
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo : Major cobalt producers, including CMOC Group, Glencore, and Huayou Cobalt, are facing a critical administrative bottleneck that threatens to cancel…
The global energy transition has long been framed as a race for lithium and nickel, but as 2026 approaches, the industrial focus has pivoted sharply toward…
The global rare earths sector is approaching a critical inflection point in 2026. After decades of overwhelming Chinese dominance in the permanent magnet supply chain, a…
The lithium market is entering a pivotal transition phase. After the high-volatility cycles of 2022 and 2023, the industry has spent much of the last 18…
The legislative landscape for American critical minerals shifted fundamentally in April 2026. With the passage of H.J. Res. 140, the United States Senate narrowly voted to…
As the global race for battery-grade materials intensifies, the narrative of African lithium is shifting away from established hubs like Zimbabwe and Mali toward a new,…
The lithium market is moving into a period of structural consolidation following the volatile boom-and-bust cycle of 2022–2024. As we look toward 2026, the prevailing narrative…
The global transition toward a decarbonized and digitized economy has moved from a theoretical long-term goal to an immediate operational imperative. As we look toward 2026,…
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