EV

Honda and Nissan plan to merge by 2026 to form the world’s third-largest automaker. The merger will create a new holding company, consolidating operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation in electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous technology. The combined entity is expected to generate $238.9 billion in annual sales with an enterprise value of $138 billion. Mitsubishi Motors, a Nissan partner, may join the merger, broadening the company’s global reach and technological capabilities. This move comes amidst rising competition from Chinese EV makers and Tesla. Key challenges include integration complexities and overcoming market hurdles in China and the US. [more]

Mattr (TSX: MATR) has acquired AmerCable Inc. from Nexans S.A. (ENXTPA: NEX) for US$280 million. AmerCable, a U.S.-based producer of engineered wire and cable solutions, complements Mattr’s Shawflex business and expands its U.S. footprint, particularly in medium voltage applications. The acquisition aligns with Mattr’s growth strategy, benefiting from electrification trends and infrastructure expansion. Expected to close by year-end, the deal is projected to deliver immediate earnings accretion, improve revenue stability, and enhance operational capabilities. AmerCable’s facilities in Arkansas and Texas will integrate with Mattr’s Canadian operations, creating one of North America’s leading custom-engineered cable manufacturers. [more]

This article delves into the “Global EV Outlook 2024” by the International Energy Agency (IEA), offering an in-depth analysis of the electric vehicle (EV) industry’s current state and potential future. Highlighting a 35% growth in EV sales in 2023 and the expansion of charging infrastructures, it underscores the technological, regulatory, and market dynamics shaping the sector. The report stresses the critical roles of affordability, government incentives, and technological advancements in batteries and charging technologies in driving the adoption and sustainability of electric vehicles globally. [more]

In this short video, Chris Thompson of eResearch talks about Initiating Coverage on Search Minerals (TSXV: SMY | OTCQB: SHCMF) and eResearch’s 72-page Equity Research Report that covers an in-depth analysis of the company and a detailed overview of its exploration projects in Labrador and proposed processing facility in Newfoundland, Canada. [more]

Graphano Energy recently spun out from Manganese X and raised over C$5.3 million as the Company explores its flagship project, the 100%-owned, Lac Aux Bouleaux Graphite Property in Quebec. Graphano Energy’s properties have a documented history of having active deposits of natural graphite, which is one of the most sought-after technology minerals for Electric Vehicles and other green tech solutions. [more]

First Energy Metals continues to release drilling results from its Augustus Lithium Project in the Abitibi region of Quebec that validates historical drilling from the 1950s of lithium oxide (Li2O) grades in the 1-2% range. [more]

With significant expertise in the automotive and technology industries Lucid Motors merges with a SPAC from Churchill Capital, and raises $4.4 billion to boost its growth and manufacturing capacity to launch its EV later this year. [more]

Historically known as a gold exploration company with a 281,000 gold ounce, NI 43-101 compliant, resource at its Parbec Gold project, Renforth recently announced a new polymetallic discovery at its Surimeau project. [more]