The Federal Court of Australia has approved BHP’s A$9.6 billion acquisition of copper miner Oz Minerals. Freeport, Vale, and Anglo American are reportedly eyeing Teck Minerals’ base metals business should it successfully spin out its coal assets. Decisions regarding this will follow the conclusion of Glencore’s pursuit of the company. Chinese battery manufacturer Svolt Energy Technology is looking at expanding its battery manufacturing capacity in Europe with as many as 5 planned new factories, one of which in the 20GWh range. Chinese electric vehicle exports have increased 122.3% year-over-year in the first quarter of this year, totaling 64.7 billion yuan ($9.4 billion), while lithium battery exports for the quarter increased by 94.3% for the quarter totaling 109.8 billion yuan…