Battery Metals Top Stories

EU to call for mineral projects, eyes joint purchases

The EU Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to guarantee a supply of lithium, copper and other minerals for green technologies.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:34 am

Vale Indonesia granted mining permit extension to 2035

Special licence is part of a wider deal that will…

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 5:21 am

BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant

Production at the new plant was expected to begin around…

Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 6:01 pm

US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glut

CMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects…

Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:26 pm

Korea Zinc sees US opportunities as it targets big copper growth

The company is looking to increase its copper production to…

Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 9:08 am

Nickel to get boost from commodity index re-balancing in January

Nickel is likely to see a surge of buying before and during an annual re-balancing in January of commodity indexes.

Reuters | November 21, 2023 | 9:04 am

Stellantis, CATL plan to build EV battery plant in Europe

Stellantis’ partnership with CATL would be among the most wide-ranging such agreements in Europe.

Bloomberg News | November 21, 2023 | 8:49 am

Lithium refiner Stardust Power to go public via $490m blank-check deal

The company said it is planning to construct a lithium refining facility located in Greater Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Reuters | November 21, 2023 | 8:42 am

Understanding how lithium-bearing pegmatites form is key to successful exploration efforts – study

Until a decade ago, lithium-cesium-tantalum pegmatites were often regarded as nothing more than a geological curiosity.

Staff Writer | November 21, 2023 | 6:06 am

Canada uncorks $1.1 billion critical minerals fund

First off from a C$300 million pool, applicants can seek up to C$50 million per project, while provincial and territorial governments can apply for as much as C$100 million for each project.

Colin McClelland | November 20, 2023 | 12:46 pm

Chile discusses IRA benefits with US to lure lithium investments

Authorities from Chile have held discussions with President Joe Biden himself as well as US Treasury Department and trade officials.

Bloomberg News | November 20, 2023 | 10:46 am

Column: Indonesia’s American EV dreams shunted into the slow lane

Chinese companies have been the drivers of Indonesia's ascent to the world's top nickel producer.

Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 8:50 am

Canada’s support for EV battery plants to cost 16% more than announced, watchdog finds

The total cost of government support for three projects is estimated to be C$43.6 billion over ten years.

Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 8:26 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

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