Congo questions Apple on concerns about use of conflict mineralsApple previously pledged to source “responsibly” and work to improve working conditions among mining communities, including in Congo.Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 3:00 am
American Battery updates assessment of Tonopah Flats lithium projectThe Tonopah Flats claystone is one of the largest lithium…Staff Writer | April 24, 2024 | 11:52 am
Codelco defends lithium deal ahead of SQM shareholder meetingInitially, the Chilean state will get an estimated 70% of…Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 7:10 am
Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser Institute Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | November 23, 2023 | 2:11 pm
Glencore to build pilot battery recycling plant outside of Italy Glencore said in May it was going to develop a recycling hub with Canada's Li-Cycle in Portovesme. Reuters | November 23, 2023 | 10:09 am
Lake Resources expands Kachi lithium resource ahead of definitive study The Kachi project ranks among the world’s top 10 brine resources. Staff Writer | November 23, 2023 | 9:29 am
EU and US delay key trade meeting amid deadlock in negotiations The delay comes as negotiations to agree on global steel accords and a critical minerals deal have both stalled. Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 9:07 am
Lithium price rout deepens with battery metal now down 75% this year Chinese prices of lithium carbonate are down 20% so far this month. Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 6:56 am
Deep-sea mining could severely affect jellyfish populations Plumes from deep-sea mining could severely affect midwater marine animals. Staff Writer | November 23, 2023 | 6:06 am
Patriot Battery Metals shares rise on new discovery at Corvette The Corvette property ranks as the largest lithium pegmatite resource in the Americas. Staff Writer | November 22, 2023 | 10:19 am
Giant lithium deposit in DRC sparks boardroom battle The Manono project in the Democratic Republic of Congo has the potential to be one of the world’s largest sources of the battery metal. Bloomberg News | November 22, 2023 | 9:45 am
China allows a trickle of critical minerals exports ahead of graphite curbs China exported small amounts of two minerals crucial to high-tech manufacturing in October. Bloomberg News | November 22, 2023 | 9:18 am