Battery Metals Top Stories

Bolivia steps up lithium dealmaking despite growing opposition

Authorities are negotiating contracts with European and Australian firms, according to president of state-owned lithium company YLB.

Bloomberg News | January 21, 2025 | 3:14 pm

Trump’s EV rollback not expected to suppress appetite for critical minerals

Trump on Tuesday revoked predecessor Joe Biden's 2021 executive order…

Reuters | January 21, 2025 | 11:30 am

Chile seeks projects to extract cobalt and rare earths from mining waste

The country's development agency is offering $3-$4m over three years…

Staff Writer | January 21, 2025 | 8:13 am

Eramet’s Bories to step down as CEO, stay on as chair

Eramet expects to announce Bories' successor as CEO by the…

Reuters | January 21, 2025 | 6:36 am

IGO flags impairment on lithium hydroxide division

The miner cited a decline in value of its troubled…

Reuters | January 19, 2025 | 4:24 pm

Biden boosts loan for ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine to nearly $1 billion

The loan is nearly 50% larger than a conditional funding commitment made two years ago, and cannot be reversed by incoming President Donald Trump.

Reuters | January 17, 2025 | 11:25 am

Anglo American targets deal for Brazil nickel mines in H1 2025

The Barro Alto and Niquelandia mines have attracted interest of bidders from “different nationalities and backgrounds,” says its CEO in Brazil.

Bloomberg News | January 17, 2025 | 11:03 am

EU environment chief sees opportunity in recycled raw materials

The EU is under growing pressure from businesses to foster the investment needed to build a sustainable economy and ensure access to key raw materials.

Bloomberg News | January 17, 2025 | 9:59 am

Rio Tinto to form new lithium unit after Arcadium buy

Rio Tinto Lithium would control the miner’s $2.5 billion Rincon project in Argentina but not its controversial Jadar project in Serbia.

Reuters | January 17, 2025 | 4:04 am

Codelco, Saudi Arabia eye joint copper investments

The collaboration could also extend to lithium, as Saudi Arabia seeks to import the battery metal from Chile for domestic processing.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2025 | 3:49 am

Standard Lithium and Equinor secure $225m to develop Arkansas project

Since December, Standard Lithium has operated a pilot DLE plant at its South West Arkansas project.

Staff Writer | January 16, 2025 | 10:21 am

Will Indonesia shut the nickel spigot to spur prices?

Indonesia’s clout in the global nickel market rivals OPEC’s in oil.

Trish Saywell | January 16, 2025 | 6:00 am

Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion

The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2025 | 5:54 am

US Strategic Metals, AlphaSierra One partner to bolster domestic critical minerals supply chain

The companies said they will leverage their complementary expertise to advance efficient extraction, processing, and distribution of critical minerals within the US.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2025 | 2:55 pm

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