China to tighten exports of key battery material graphiteThe world's top producer will require export permits for some products from December 1 to protect national security.Reuters | October 20, 2023 | 8:25 am
Atlantic Lithium granted 15-year permit for Ghana mineIt comes as Ghana seeks to diversify away from gold…Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2023 | 3:26 am
Canada court ruling on key environmental law risks deterring investmentsCanada’s Supreme Court last week ruled the Impact Assessment Act…Reuters | October 19, 2023 | 2:07 pm
Europe’s lone lithium refinery prepares for new wave of rivals For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt has been running a small lithium refinery that’s the only one of its kind in Europe. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 11:07 am
Biden makes electric vehicle credits elusive in bid for US auto renaissance The guidance released Friday clarifying provisions of the IRA will leave few EVs eligible for up to $7,500 credits as of April 18. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 8:03 am
Chinese lithium producers set price floor as demand evaporates – sources The move would come as prices plunge on a significant slowdown in demand for EVs in China. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:46 am
Mercedes-Benz is “able and willing” to invest capital in mining – CEO The company has opened up a raw materials office in Canada to further discussions in the region on sourcing raw materials. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:25 am
BMW bets on design and recycling, not mining, to lower battery costs Automaker not planning to take stakes in mines. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:25 am
EU’s Vestager optimistic for battery minerals deal similar to Japan’s The European Commission Executive Vice President said on Thursday she is optimistic that the trade agreement can soon be reached. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 12:29 pm
CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade. Frik Els | March 30, 2023 | 10:56 am
Sayona, Piedmont Lithium restart commercial production at NAL project in Quebec Sayona is targeting 226,000 tonnes per year of annual lithium concentrate production. Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 9:48 am
South African ex-Treasury boss helms billion-dollar lithium plan The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker. Bloomberg News | March 30, 2023 | 9:46 am