Battery Metals Top Stories

Rio Tinto, Eramet submit plans to develop lithium extraction tech in Chile

They are among 30 companies from 12 countries that presented plans to develop lithium extraction technology in Chile’s salt flats.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2024 | 3:55 am

Chinese nickel billionaire boosts Australian miner in Indonesia

In under a decade, Nickel Industries Ltd. has gone from…

Bloomberg News | April 22, 2024 | 2:41 pm

Ranked: the top 10 EV battery manufacturers in 2023

Asia dominates this ranking of the world's largest EV battery…

Visual Capitalist - Elements | April 22, 2024 | 1:22 pm

Huayou cuts lithium production, costs on battery metals rout

The Chinese firm said its inventory levels for lithium products…

Bloomberg News | April 22, 2024 | 5:51 am

Emirati company to invest $550 million in Argentinian lithium project

United Mining Projects Corporation, through Marhen Lithium, wants to develop…

Staff Writer | April 21, 2024 | 7:03 am

Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control

China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 11:14 am

Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply

The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:40 am

Swiss-based ARCORE finds rich lithium deposit in Bosnia

The company said it has a strategic partnership with Canadian-German company Rock Tech Lithium.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:15 am

Trafigura and Korea Zinc agree to build nickel refinery in South Korea

The amount of nickel to be supplied by Trafigura will range from about 20,000-40,000 metric tons per annum.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:57 am

Lithium explorer Li-FT Power closes $9 million public offering

The proceeds will used to fund exploration at the company's flagship Yellowknife lithium project in the Northwest Territories.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 8:25 am

Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked

Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:06 am

EV metals demand drives Anglo American’s quest for lithium

The miner, which already produces key battery metals including copper and nickel, is actively looking for lithium off-take deals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2023 | 4:07 am

Indonesia to trace nickel in bid for US critical minerals deal

Each ton of nickel ore sales will be tracked using the SIMBARA portal starting next quarter.

Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 4:39 pm

Caisse pumps C$200 million into Swedish EV battery maker Northvolt

The company's entrance into Quebec has been touted by the provincial government as a key part of a strategy to become a major battery-making hub.

Jeffrey Jones - The Globe and Mail | November 16, 2023 | 10:50 am

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