SQM plans to choose lithium extraction technology by next yearThe use of DLE technologies is a core part of SQM's long-awaited joint venture agreement with state-controlled Codelco.Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 4:50 pm
E3 expects Clearwater project to produce lithium hydroxide at 32,250 t/yBacked by Exxon's Imperial Oil, E3 said in its pre-feasibility…Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 10:39 am
Exxon to focus on lithium from brines, not hard rock mining, executive saysThe company is deciding which direct lithium extraction technology it…Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 12:30 pm
New Caledonia nickel industry at standstill amid unrest The riots sparked last month by electoral reform in the French-controlled territory has deepened a crisis for New Caledonia's loss-making nickel sector. 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 sulphate directly from seafloor polymetallic nodules. 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 produce more than five times as many cells as the world will need, BNEF forecasts. Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 7:58 am
South Korea, Kazakhstan sign minerals deals as Seoul moves to diversify supply chain Stable supply of critical minerals is considered crucial, as South Korea lacks natural resources. Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 7:30 am
Indonesia nickel firm in talks with Glencore ahead of 2025 listing The company is in talks to secure a stake sale to Glencore ahead of the listing as Ceria sets out to build an $8 billion nickel complex. Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 7:25 am
Green Battery, Volt Carbon to jointly develop Quebec graphite project The two aim to produce the key commodity used in lithium-ion batteries and processing it without needing water, chemicals or reagents. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2024 | 3:45 am
Aclara pivots permitting strategy at rare earth project in Chile The company has decided to "split" the project by submitting two separate EIAs that collectively cover the full life of the project. Staff Writer | June 11, 2024 | 10:05 am
Indonesia considers terminating permits for some nickel pig iron production The world's biggest nickel producer is experiencing a rapid depletion of ore after a surge in downstream investment. Reuters | June 11, 2024 | 7:48 am
AI helps quickly develop rare earth-free permanent magnet MagNex is a new rare earth-free permanent magnet that can be produced at 20% of the material cost of existing REEs magnets. Staff Writer | June 11, 2024 | 6:06 am