Lithium Price Slump Means Batteries Are Cheaper Than Ever
Lithium's benchmark price in China is now down about 80% from its November 2022 record high. At that time, lithium miners were enjoying soaring profits and carmakers were seeing costs surge.
November 29, 2023Attempt to End Conflict Minerals Rule Draws Strong Input From Both Sides
A threat by the Trump administration to dump a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rule requiring public companies to search their supply chains for African “conflict minerals” has drawn more than 275 written comments, many of them passionate on both sides of the issue.
April 24, 2017Conflict Minerals Requirement Under Fire as Agencies Seek Input on Rule's Merits
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and State Department are hoping to revise or eliminate an SEC rule requiring public companies to trace “conflict minerals” in their supply chains.
April 17, 2017Companies Report ‘Conflict Minerals’ Progress
Several publicly traded truck makers and industry suppliers have told federal regulators they are making progress uncovering “conflict minerals” from central Africa that might be used in their complex supply chains.
June 13, 2016Truck Manufacturers, Suppliers Face Hurdles in Supply Chain Search for Conflict Minerals
Truck manufacturers and component suppliers said they are continuing to experience challenges as they search for “conflict minerals” in their supply chains.
June 15, 2015US Falls Behind Deadline on Conflict Minerals Data
The federal agency charged with compiling a list of African smelters and refiners that produce “conflict minerals” is nearly 18 months behind schedule in providing information that could help publicly traded companies guard against using the tainted minerals.
July 7, 2014OEMs, Suppliers File SEC Audits; Say Conflict Minerals Hard to Trace
Publicly traded truck makers and industry suppliers told federal regulators they have not determined whether their suppliers use African “conflict minerals” in the manufacture of products.
June 23, 2014