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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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With this increase in demand came an equally steep rise in the price of the metals used in the manufacturing of EV batteries – particularly lithium – which the IEA’s report says is a significant challenge to the EV industry. As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), $7.5

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Jervois to acquire SMP nickel & cobalt refinery in Brazil; concentrate from Idaho for refining, cobalt metal back to US

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Jervois currently is a cobalt company with nickel and copper exposure, with mining assets in Idaho, Uganda, and Australia. On Closing, Deposit Payment shall be applied to the purchase price for SMP Refinery. As part of the refinery restart FS, Jervois will now assess the alternative of situating a roaster in Brazil.

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