All articles by Isabeau van Halm

Isabeau van Halm is a data journalist based in London. She has previously worked as editor of a local newspaper and is a graduate of the Erasmus Mundus Journalism Master’s. Contact Isabeau at: isabeau.vanhalm [at] globaldata.com

Isabeau van Halm

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Surging commodity prices could impact the growth of the EV sector

Amid fears of supply disruptions in commodities from Russia, the price of cobalt and nickel is surging. A subsequent price increase of EV batteries could negatively impact the growth of the EV sector.

Concerns for mineral supply chain amid booming EV sales

The sales of electric cars are booming, but the rising demand for transition minerals will pose a challenge for the mining industry.

Weekly data: Copper, cobalt, and silver production set to increase in the Philippines after open-pit ban lifted

With the Philippines lifting a four-year ban on new open-pit mining, there are 21 projects in the pipeline that could increase the production of several commodities in 2025.