Nouveau Monde Graphite (NOU.V)

Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NOU.V) is a company we have mentioned quite a few times in various articles and comments, most recently on December 10, 2021, when we said:

Automobile manufacturers’ electric vehicle plans

Consumers are quite familiar with Tesla, which is highly visible in and around most cities. The company only manufacturers electric vehicles, and is the clear market leader by most measures. Other manufacturers of internal combustion vehicles are now playing catch-up.

Accelerating the switch to electric vehicles in Europe #3

Internal combustion vehicle sales globally still dwarf electric vehicle sales, leading some commentators to doubt the ability of the electric revolution to become truly mainstream.

The political quicksands of energy policy

Energy policy goals, particularly where linked to reduction of carbon emissions, often clash in the short term with consumer demand realities. That is happening right now in the U.S.

Rio Tinto’s lithium carbonate plans

Mining giant Rio Tinto today (July 27, 2021) announced a US$2.4 billion commitment to the Jadar lithium-borates project in Serbia. The project is still in its early stages, requiring various approvals, permits and licences as well as proof of process before being in a position to move ahead.

Accelerating the switch to electric vehicles in Europe #2

Europeans have long taken a very pragmatic approach to many issues affecting society, and have been leaders in the practical realities of green energy and climate issues. For some years now electric vehicles have been available and increasing sales dramatically, but internal combustion still has a dominant market share.