Battery Metals Top Stories

AMG cuts 2024 profit target as low lithium prices weigh

The lithium supplier said it would reduce its headcount by around 200.

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 9:36 am

China lithium futures ride environmental rollercoaster

The most-active July contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged…

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 9:20 am

SQM makes $9.4m follow-on investment in UK battery recycling firm

Since SQM's initial investment of $2.57 million last year, Altilium…

Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 8:51 am

Piedmont Lithium to sell remaining stake in Sayona Mining for $39 million

The sale would not affect Piedmont's joint venture or offtake…

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 7:22 am

Sayona delivers Moblan lithium feasibility with $1.6 billion NPV

Annual production will be 300,000 t/y of concentrate over a…

Staff Writer | February 20, 2024 | 11:21 am

Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billion

Vale Base Metals is expected to invest $25-30 billion in new projects across Brazil, Canada and Indonesia over the next decade.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 4:25 pm

Sigma completes first shipment of lithium from Grota do Cirilo

The company achieved operational net zero for its first shipment of battery grade lithium.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 8:29 am

Zimbabwe eyes world No. 5 lithium spot as Chinese investors boost capacity

The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies.

Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 7:30 am

Tirupati eyes 8% of global graphite market after Mozambique acquisitions

The company plans to start producing 50,000 metric tons of graphite next year in Mozambique.

Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 7:26 am

Australia to add to priority critical minerals by year-end

Minister Madeleine King said the government would prioritise support for critical minerals projects that underpin key technologies such as battery chemicals.

Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 7:24 am

Children living in cobalt-rich areas in the DRC show poor educational outcomes – study

Research shows that children who work in cobalt extraction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not achieve the same level of education as those living in other parts of the country.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 6:06 am