Graphite miners lobby US govt to impose levy on China-sourced EV materialIf successful, the move will pit the miners against their main customers- the original equipment manufacturers.Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 12:24 pm
China lithium pioneer hands reins to daughter after lossTianqi Lithium founder Jiang Weiping has resigned as chairman after…Bloomberg News | April 30, 2024 | 7:43 am
Codelco plans lithium exploration in Pedernales salt flat in late 2024Lithium in Chile is currently mined only in the Atacama…Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 8:57 am
Battery makers hunt for graphite ahead of China controls South Korean battery manufacturers are heavily reliant on graphite imports. Bloomberg News | October 26, 2023 | 8:53 am
Syrah expects more graphite buys ahead of China export ban China will require export permits as of Dec. 1 for some graphite products. Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 7:07 am
Eramet cuts Indonesia nickel ore target on permit delay Eramet expects Weda Bay to produce 30 million wet metric tons in 2023, down 5 million tons from its previous outlook. Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 7:00 am
Cornish Metals starts dewatering UK tin mine The process, expected to take 18 months, is a key part of of Cornish Metals’ efforts to reopen the South Crofty tin-copper mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2023 | 6:49 am
Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2023 | 4:15 am
US, Australia consider tapping public finance vehicles for critical mineral projects The US Export-Import Bank is being eyed as a venue for boosting investment in Australian critical minerals development. Bloomberg News | October 25, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Namibia’s battery metal ambitions rest on infrastructure, miners say The southern African country has significant deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 9:19 am
Ma’aden working to extract lithium from seawater Saudi Arabia is developing an automotive industry which will require electric vehicle battery materials. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 7:38 am
Zijin says it will advance disputed, giant Congo lithium project Mine permit belonged to AVZ Minerals, but was revoked in February with mines ministry saying the company had not developed it fast enough. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 3:11 am