TECH METALS
Cobalt: From Secret Ingredient to Shining Star? A Conversation with Global Energy Metals
Feb 16, 2017 10:02AMCobalt prices have increased by more than 47% year-over-year, one of the largest gains in the entire metals spectrum.
Hydrogen Breakthrough In Transportation Sector - Trevor Milton, CEO of Nikola Motors
Oct 21, 2016 01:30PM(Kitco News) -Nikola Tesla, is the first and last name that has now became two faces of the electric-vehicle market with Nikola Motor riffing off the iconic Tesla brand.
Cobalt Prices On The Rise Amidst Ethical Concerns
Oct 10, 2016 11:27AM(Kitco News) - Cobalt, as we reported previously, is the secret ingredient in lithium ion batteries. Battery-electric vehicles like Teslas contain approximately 50kg, or about 10% of the total battery weight, in every car.
Are Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium Losing Their Relevance?
Jun 23, 2016 09:34AMAlmost half of all platinum, palladium and rhodium used industrially in the world are consumed in emission control catalysts by the automotive industry. If, as of tomorrow, all conventional engines would cease to exist, the effects on the market for these metals would be earthshaking. A mere theory, or a very real threat?
BYD - changing the game for lithium and cobalt?
Apr 28, 2016 02:16PMTremendous success of Teslas Model 3 pre-sale rekindled a hype around electric cars last month, leading to higher prices and concerns for lithium, but there is another metal investors should keep an eye on.
Unlikely Apple, Google Will Enter The Auto Market â?? Carlos Ghosn
Mar 25, 2016 09:33AM(Kitco News) - Are rumors true that Apple and Google are entering the auto market? Is the electric car dead once again?
Silver Still On Track To Restore Its Glory?
Mar 17, 2016 02:12PMSilver has lagged behind gold in recent weeks but renewed optimism in the precious metals space and expectations of growing industrial application helping the grey metal attract some attention.
Beijing JiYa Optimistic For The Tech Metal Gallium
Mar 2, 2016 12:33PMOf the strategic metals, gallium is seen by many as the one with the most promising short to medium term growth potential.
The Big Turnaround For Tech Metal Prices 2016? Part 2: Rare Earth Elements
Feb 16, 2016 11:51AM(Kitco News) - The story of Rare Earth Elements (REE) is at the center of a sad and dirty chapter of the metals industry as it continues to see weak prices despite strong demand.
2016: The Big Turnaround For Tech Metal Prices? Part 1: Precious Metals
Dec 31, 2015 12:46PM2015 was not a good year for technology metals. Markets around the world saw prices for precious metals, rare earth elements and strategic metals deteriorate to the point where costs exceeded price, and mines began to falter.
Gold Retreats Within Rising Bull Channel
Nov 2, 2015 09:49AMGold prices are under pressure to start the week, as follow-through selling continues to weigh on the yellow metal.
Critical Elements Corp: Putting Canada on the map of Lithium Producers
Oct 13, 2015 03:54PM(Kitco News) In a time of rapidly increasing demand for lithium batteries, there are growing concerns over sufficient supplies at acceptable prices.
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