Automakers win extension on use of Chinese graphite in EV tax creditsThe US Treasury Department gave automakers additional flexibility on battery mineral requirements for EV tax credits on some minerals from China, such as graphite.Reuters | May 3, 2024 | 7:42 am
Underwater power play for metals in full swingThe International Seabed Authority, which next meets in July, is…Alisha Hiyate | May 3, 2024 | 6:24 am
Top Mauritius lender to finance gas, critical minerals projectsMauritius Commercial Bank is making 10 billion rupees ($211 million)…Bloomberg News | May 2, 2024 | 10:23 am
Green Tech eyes Ontario’s first lithium mine at Seymour as metal price drops The project, including two mines and spodumene concentrators in the province’s northwest, has an after-tax net present value of C$1.2 billion. Colin McClelland | December 7, 2023 | 2:40 pm
Surge Battery Metals secures mineral rights at Nevada North lithium project The company has secured control of over 25% of the mineral rights for the private lands within its flagship project in Elko County. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 12:20 pm
Lifezone Metals updates mineral resource for Kabanga nickel project The project in Tanzania is believed to be one of the world's largest and highest grade undeveloped nickel sulphide deposits. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 9:59 am
CATL hits back at Duke Energy disconnecting batteries Utility firm said it had disconnected large-scale batteries made by thr Chinese company over security concerns. Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 7:20 am
US IRA is ‘cream on top’ as Arcadium eyes lithium growth US subsidies will support the growth of the top 3 lithium producer if the Livent and Allkem merger creating the new company goes ahead. Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 6:49 am
Allkem sees low lithium prices extending over near term Lithium prices overshot last year driven by China but this year fresh supply, including from Africa, has led to a collapse in prices. Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 6:11 pm
China metals firms see US rules unlikely to upend supply chains Rules for battery components should apply from 2024, while critical minerals will be covered from 2025. Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 10:22 am
Surge in lithium stocks raise hope rout in EV metal almost done Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium closed up 6.5% and 7%, respectively, in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 9:39 am
Piedmont Lithium gets another extension amid North Carolina mine permit review The proposed mine, if built, would become one of North America's largest sources of lithium for electric vehicle batteries. Reuters | December 5, 2023 | 2:29 pm