Cathode and precursor materials, li-ion batteries: South Korea's LG to cut dependence on China for battery materials
(Kitco commentary) - On 14 July, LG confirmed a US$5.2Bn investment to expand its battery materials and chemicals business by 2025, covering cathode, anode, separators, and others.
Macroeconomics: implications of the coronavirus outbreak for commodity markets
(Kitco commentary) - As of 30 January, the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to 170, with almost 8,000 confirmed cases and infections having spread to at least 15 countries.