In this issue, the team investigates a new report claiming EV makers are failing to ensure human rights are respected in their value chain, with BYD ranking the worst globally. Another feature article looks at China’s manufacturing ‘overcapacity’ debate as the country’s capacity dominance meets a global pushback. Our reporters also explore the mining industry’s journey to ‘nature positive’ following the COP16 in Colombia last week.

Our company spotlight is on Green Eco-Manufacture (GEM) – a Chinese recycler that has five battery material manufacturing centres producing precursor and cathode materials for the likes of CATL, Basf, Ronbay, LG Chem, Samsung SDI, Panasonic and more. The KPM Weekly also offers a recap of trending news in the week, alongside pricing and data on battery metals, hydrogen and electric vehicles. Be sure to check it all out.