Battery Metals • Sep 2, 2023
Lithium: The New White Gold? An Investment
In recent years, the global demand for lithium has surged, earning it the moniker "the new white gold." This precious metal is a vital component in…
Battery Metals
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Battery Metals • Aug 28, 2023
Grid Metals Advances Donner Lake Lithium
Donner Lake Grid Metals Corp., an industry leader in mineral exploration, has taken a major step forward in its efforts to enter the booming lithium market.…
Base Metals • Aug 16, 2023
Resource Nationalism Threatens Lithium and Tin Supply
In recent years, there has been a global drive towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. In addition to environmental concerns, the transition from traditional…
Battery Metals • Aug 4, 2023
Cobalt Red’s ‘Horror Show’: Illegal Artisanal
"Cobalt Red" sheds light on the shocking reality of unlawful artisanal mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in a riveting exposé on…
Battery Metals • Jul 31, 2023
Battery 2030: Powering the Future with
As the world embraces the era of renewable energy, battery demand has skyrocketed, propelling us into an electrified future. However, this escalating demand necessitates the development…
Battery Metals • Jul 29, 2023
Chile’s Progressive Lithium Mining Plan
CITY OF SANTIAGO Chile, a major player in the global lithium market, has been attempting to mine the valuable metal in a progressive manner, but Indigenous…
Blog • Jul 26, 2023
Zimbabwe Lithium Export Ban 2022: Resource Nationalism, Economic Impact and Future Outlook
Historically, Zimbabwe's extensive natural resources have been a source of wealth, but the benefits have not always reached the country's citizens. In recent years, the government…
Base Metals • Jul 26, 2023
China Settles Congo’s Copper and Cobalt Mining
In a significant development for Sino-Congolese relations, China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have resolved a long-standing copper and cobalt extraction dispute. The…
Battery Metals • Jul 25, 2023
Cobalt Red: The Dark Side of Smartphone and
The grim reality behind the production of smartphones and electric vehicles has been revealed in a startling exposé. The cobalt mines of the Democratic Republic of…
Africa • Jul 18, 2023
Congo’s Cobalt Industry: Powering the World’s Industries
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the world's leading producer of cobalt, accounting for an estimated 70% of the global supply. This valuable mineral,…
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