Battery Metals Top Stories

France sets end March deadline for New Caledonia nickel deal

Under the proposed deal, the French state would subsidize energy prices alongside local authorities up to 200 million euros a year.

Reuters | March 21, 2024 | 5:49 am

CleanTech Lithium’s pilot plant in Chile starts operations

The first production of eluate was completed in the past…

Staff Writer | March 20, 2024 | 7:53 am

Sigma Lithium receives letter of arbitration from LG Energy Solution

LG Energy alleges that Sigma is in breach of certain…

Reuters | March 19, 2024 | 3:50 pm

Rio Tinto to invest $350 million in Argentina lithium project

Rio is working to begin production by the end of…

Reuters | March 19, 2024 | 1:16 pm

US explored adding more cobalt to defence stockpiles

Any increase in cobalt holdings would be aimed at reducing…

Reuters | March 19, 2024 | 12:11 pm

LG Chem with Huayou to make battery materials in Indonesia, Morocco

The plant, set to start production in 2026, aims to produce 50,000 metric tonnes LFP cathode materials annually.

Reuters | September 23, 2023 | 8:53 pm

US says it can’t cut China out of critical minerals supply chain

China’s key role in the processing of raw minerals means it will remain a key partner, says Jose Fernandez, the US under secretary for economic growth and the environment.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 12:13 pm

Argentina mining exports to near $4.5bn in 2023 amid lithium boom

The country's mining exports totaled $3.8 billion in 2022, according to official data.

Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 11:31 am

FPX Nickel signs battery supply chain MOU with Japanese groups

The MOU lays the groundwork for FPX and PPES to collaborate on vertically integrated nickel production through the Baptiste project.

Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 10:25 am

Stellantis to invest $500 million in Rio de Janeiro plant

The funds are earmarked for the development of new products, research and development and upgrading the plant's facilities.

Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 9:18 am

Philippines hopes to boost cooperation with US in mining and batteries

Philippines see the March agreement between the United States and Japan on critical minerals as a model.

Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 8:08 am

Kodal Minerals lithium project in Mali unfazed by new law

Mali's government has confirmed the firm's license to mine Bougouni will be “administered in accordance” with the terms of the previous law.

Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 5:56 am

Australia, US, Canada, UK commit $76 million to clean energy research

Projects on a completely renewable energy power grid and hydrogen production are being developed under the National Science Foundation Global Centers program.

Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 5:05 am

Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO hints at $100m funding to come for northern mining project

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is preparing to lend $100 million towards mineral mining infrastructure.

Bloomberg News | September 21, 2023 | 2:27 pm

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