US explored adding more cobalt to defence stockpilesAny increase in cobalt holdings would be aimed at reducing reliance on China, which dominates the processing of the material.Reuters | March 19, 2024 | 12:11 pm
Column: Albemarle looks to shed more light on lithium pricingThe lithium supply chain is maturing but the metal's pricing…Reuters | March 19, 2024 | 9:51 am
Li-Cycle raises cost estimate for Rochester Hub project againIn October, Li-Cyle paused the construction of its flagship battery…Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 3:19 pm
Congo plans new copper-cobalt smelter to serve informal miners The project will be developed by privately held Congolese firm Buenassa Sarl and is expected to cost $350 million. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 7:54 am
Australia billionaire weighs in on Albemarle’s takeover target Liontown Gina Rinehart's Hancock became a substantial shareholder earlier in September and now owns 10.7% Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 7:42 am
CarbonScape gets $18 million cash injection to deliver biographite to Europe, US New Zealand-based CarbonScape produces biographite, a carbon-negative alternative to the critical material for lithium-ion batteries. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 6:25 am
Cornish Lithium raises $6.2m to support UK project Funds were secured through a crowdfunding campaign, the largest of its kind any company has undertaken in the UK this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2023 | 5:36 am
CleanTech Lithium to kick off production at second Chile mine in 2027 The company will progress project development in stages and begin production one year after its more advanced Laguna Verde opens in 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2023 | 3:39 am
European Raw Materials Alliance, Greenland Resources partner on Malmbjerg molybdenum project Cross-regional mining initiative aims for a secure and sustainable European raw materials value chain. Staff Writer | September 25, 2023 | 4:42 pm
Inside Vietnam’s plans to dent China’s rare earths dominance Vietnam plans to restart its biggest rare-earths mine next year with a Western-backed project that could rival the world's largest. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 12:17 pm
India to auction Jammu and Kashmir lithium reserves in a few weeks India in February found its first lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir with estimated reserves of 5.9 million tonnes. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 7:03 am
Graphic: Prices tumble for cobalt used for electric vehicle batteries Prices have plummeted due to an upsurge of supplies from Congo. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 6:58 am