So far, it has been largely Samsung cell phones or laptops batteries that have caught the media’s attention when devices have caught fire, particularly in contained locations like aircraft or offices. But a spate of reports suggest the problem could also extend to cars, where the potential for serious consequences could be even greater — […]
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Clash of the futures exchanges
The CME’s Comex and London Metal Exchange (LME) are squaring up for the industrial revolution that is electrification, according to recent posts by Bloomberg and the Financial Times. Both exchanges are busy developing and, more importantly, marketing products that cater to industry’s need to hedge exposure to forward prices for key battery ingredients. Whether for car […]
International Tin Association: Use of Tin in Lithium-Ion Batteries Could Rise
According to recent research by the International Tin Association, tin could see increased use in lithium-ion batteries in the next decade. Need buying strategies for steel? Request your two-month free trial of MetalMiner’s Outlook “ITA tracks global R&D, patents and markets for tin and has identified a strongly growing interest in tin in energy materials […]
