Battery Metals Top Stories

New method allows efficient lithium extraction from seawater, groundwater

A new technique supports efficient lithium extraction from dilute—and widespread—sources of the metal, including seawater, groundwater, and ‘flowback water.’

Staff Writer | June 13, 2024 | 6:06 am

Ivanhoe Electric refutes Ma’aden share sale claims

Ivanhoe said Saudi Arabia's Ma’aden, its 50/50 partner in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2024 | 5:25 am

New Caledonia nickel industry at standstill amid unrest

The riots sparked last month by electoral reform in the French-controlled territory…

Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 11:27 am

The Metals Company, SGS make world’s first cobalt sulphate from seafloor nodules

In April, TMC and SGS produced the world’s first nickel…

Staff Writer | June 12, 2024 | 10:37 am

The world needs more batteries — but not this many

By 2025, the global battery industry will be able to…

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 7:58 am

AustralianSuper swoops on lithium stocks after price plunge

The Melbourne-based fund raised its stake in Pilbara Minerals to 6.12% earlier this month.

Bloomberg News | January 16, 2024 | 5:06 pm

China cobalt buyers use global glut to challenge pricing

A rapid expansion of cobalt mining in Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia has output racing ahead of demand.

Bloomberg News | January 16, 2024 | 9:29 am

At Saudi Arabia forum, buzz word is partnership

Barrick CEO Bristow said it was unrealistic for every country to expect they can participate fully in the industry’s four main sectors.

Colin McClelland | January 16, 2024 | 6:41 am

Disorganizing rare-earth ions may improve quantum information storage

One of the major barriers to practical quantum computing has been how to make qubits that retain their quantum information long enough to be useful.

Staff Writer | January 16, 2024 | 6:06 am

SQM resumes Chile lithium operations after roadblocks lifted

The final blockades that had restricted the movement of workers and supplies for almost a week were cleared on Sunday.

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2024 | 7:14 am

India’s state-owned KABIL signs $24 million lithium exploration deal in Argentina

India has been pursuing overseas pacts to secure key minerals in resource-rich countries such as Australia, Argentina and Chile.

Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 6:47 am

Pilbara Minerals expands offtake deal with Ganfeng

The miner will supply 310,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per annum over a period of three years to the end of 2026.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2024 | 5:29 am

First Quantum to halt Ravensthorpe nickel mine

The miner will sell nickel from the stockpiles for the next 18 months to two years, but would have to cut 30% of the workforce.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2024 | 3:56 am

BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal

BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais ($600 million) in a new industrial complex in northeastern Brazil.

Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 12:09 pm

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