Graphite: Spherical graphite prices falter as Chinese exports fall again
Spherical graphite prices have fallen to a two year low, with prices for fob China material (99.95% C, 15 microns) hitting US$2,200-2,350/t in the first week of July, according to Fastmarkets IM. At the same time, Chinese export volumes of spherical graphite fell by 38% in May, following a recovery… Read more
Lithium: Further green funding flows into the lithium supply chain
In late-June, Sigma Lithium announced the signing of US$45M financing for its Grota do Cirilo project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This marked a second green funding success in as many weeks for the lithium sector (following on from Livent’s US$225M green debt facility). Sigma’s financing package includes environmental and social covenants… Read more
Chromium: Outokumpu assessing higher chromium ore output volumes
Outokumpu has initiated an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for plans to expand the Kemi mine in Finland. Though no decision has been made, planned changes to operations include: expansion of the mining concession area and mine within the limitations of the current allowed area; increases in the volumes of ore… Read more
Lithium: key takeaways from Roskill’s Lithium Mine to Market conference
February saw delegates join Roskill’s lithium team once again in sunny Perth for an engaging two days of conference. A host of speakers discussed topics from across the lithium supply chain; from the tenacity of new miners, the progress of project developers, along with a host of technical papers on… Watch now
Rare Earths: What alternatives are there to Chinese supply for the global industry?
China accounts for around 77% of global rare earth production. Production at operations outside of China is limited to a small number of locations although there are multiple projects under development in Australia, Canada, the USA and Africa. David gives a brief overview of some of the key questions facing… Watch now
Tungsten: What can metal investors expect next?
Roskill Copper and Technology metals manager Jessica Roberts gives the low down on the tungsten supply side and explains what tungsten demand looks like in the near term. Tungsten prices have recovered slightly over the last few weeks – but what does this mean for future investors? Further updates to… Watch now
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