Battery Metals Top Stories

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…

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…

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…

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…

Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 8:26 am

Manganese palladium three plays big role in AI technologies

Manganese palladium three has the necessary properties to facilitate a form of working memory that stores data in electron spin directions.

Staff Writer | May 25, 2023 | 6:06 am

Volt Lithium stock leaps as company claims breakthrough on oil brine recoveries

Company announced lithium recoveries of 90% at relatively low costs from testing at its Rainbow Lake lithium property in Alberta.

Blair McBride | May 24, 2023 | 1:27 pm

Battery boom sparks revival for Quebec’s formerly failed lithium miners

Ford’s supply deal with Nemaska is the latest sign of optimism for lithium projects once left for dead.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2023 | 12:15 pm

BHP-backed Tanzania nickel miner in talks for offtake contracts

Lifezone Metals is negotiating supply deals with several electric vehicle manufacturers and battery makers.

Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 11:29 am

Oil giant ExxonMobil jumps on lithium wagon

Acquisition of lithium prospect in southern Arkansas reflects the company's bet on the electric vehicles boom.

Staff Writer | May 24, 2023 | 8:43 am

Copper dealt blow in battle for critical mineral status in the US

The Copper Development Association claims the USGS's refusal to include copper is based on old facts outside of its own 2022 methodology.

MINING.COM Editor | May 23, 2023 | 9:50 am

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

Canada uncorks $1.1 billion critical minerals fund

Chile discusses IRA benefits with US to lure lithium investments

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

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

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Manganese palladium three plays big role in AI technologies

Volt Lithium stock leaps as company claims breakthrough on oil brine recoveries

Battery boom sparks revival for Quebec’s formerly failed lithium miners

BHP-backed Tanzania nickel miner in talks for offtake contracts

Oil giant ExxonMobil jumps on lithium wagon

Emerging lithium supplier Argentina says it’s close to US deal under IRA

Allkem, set for merger, talks up Argentina’s ‘enormous’ lithium riches

Li-Metal says first to produce refined metal from lithium carbonate

Copper dealt blow in battle for critical mineral status in the US