China cobalt buyers use global glut to challenge pricingA 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
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SQM resumes Chile lithium operations after roadblocks liftedThe final blockades that had restricted the movement of workers…Bloomberg News | January 15, 2024 | 7:14 am
IGO flags impact to Kwinana ramp-up; profit jumps Kwinana train 1 produced 142 tonnes of lithium hydroxide in the June quarter, down over 85% sequentially. Reuters | July 31, 2023 | 8:33 am
Indonesia’s EV mission will be trickier than just mining nickel President Joko Widodo flew to China last week with his EV dreams high on the agenda. Bloomberg News | July 31, 2023 | 7:15 am
The mining world turns to Saudi cash for critical metal supply Saudi Arabia is seeking to take minority stakes in global mining assets that will over time help provide access to supplies of strategic minerals. Bloomberg News | July 30, 2023 | 11:32 am
India house amends mining rules to open lithium to private firms The bill has to be approved by parliament’s upper house and India’s president before it becomes a law. Bloomberg News | July 28, 2023 | 6:42 am
Laser pulses may help develop next-gen, high-capacity batteries Using laser pulses, researchers modified a promising alternative electrode material known as MXene. Staff Writer | July 28, 2023 | 6:04 am
Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billion Vale Base Metals is expected to invest $25-30 billion in new projects across Brazil, Canada and Indonesia over the next decade. Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 4:25 pm
Sigma completes first shipment of lithium from Grota do Cirilo The company achieved operational net zero for its first shipment of battery grade lithium. Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 8:29 am
Zimbabwe eyes world No. 5 lithium spot as Chinese investors boost capacity The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies. Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 7:30 am
Tirupati eyes 8% of global graphite market after Mozambique acquisitions The company plans to start producing 50,000 metric tons of graphite next year in Mozambique. Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 7:26 am