Lithium: Argentina aims to become the future hub of South America
At the start of June, Roskill attended the seventh seminar of Panorama Minero magazine’s “Lithium in the region of South America”, held in Salta province on 6-7 June. Delegates heard how Argentina still lags behind its neighbour, Chile, in terms of lithium production, accounting for only 13% of global output… Read more
Gypsum: Knauf to purchase USG in US$7Bn deal
German building materials giant Knauf agreed to purchase USG Corporation for US$44/share in mid-June, following months of talks. The final deal is expected to total US$7Bn and has been agreed by Berkshire Hathaway which owns 31% of USG. Knauf is USG’s second-largest shareholder with 10.5%. USG publically rejected a previous… Read more
Lithium-ion batteries: What’s driving the momentum of CATL?
CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery producer in sales terms, has raised nearly US$1Bn to finance its expansion as demand for electric vehicles grows in China. Regulators approved its IPO application within only 24 days. CATL was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on 11 June 2018, followed by… Read more
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