Ancient island submerged off Brazilian coast was (and may still be) mineral-richThe Rio Grande Rise was a giant island that has been intensely studied in recent years because of its economic potential.Staff Writer | February 8, 2024 | 6:13 am
SQM launches third round of accelerator programThe top 10 solutions will receive a $25,000 each, become…Staff Writer | February 8, 2024 | 3:33 am
India’s Ola Electric considers bid for lithium mining rightsLithium is important for the e-scooter maker, as it plans…Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 9:25 am
Stellantis signs deal with Kuniko for supply of battery materials The automaker will get 35% of future production of battery-grade nickel sulphate and cobalt sulphate from Kuniko's exploration projects in Norway. Reuters | June 30, 2023 | 7:12 am
RANKED: World’s top 10 rare earth projects The Tanbreez property in Greenland takes top spot. MINING.com Editor | June 29, 2023 | 10:13 am
Bolivia taps China, Russia’s Rosatom in bid to unlock huge lithium riches The deals follow a similar agreement in January with giant Chinese battery maker CATL. Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 9:30 am
Biden administration aims $2 billion in grants at US electric vehicle transition Auto workers union has warned that a rapid change to EVs could put thousands of jobs at risk. Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 8:28 am
Indian state-owned firm to sign lithium pact with Argentina The state-owned joint venture will "shortly" sign an agreement with Argentina to secure a few lithium blocks. Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 7:40 am
Fixing deep-sea mining damage would be double the cost of extraction — study Ecosystem restoration would cost between $5.3 - $5.7m per sq. km, compared with $2.7m sq. km to mine the seafloor. Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 5:10 am
French-British venture to develop UK’s largest lithium deposit France's Imerys and junior miner British Lithium have teamed-up to open a mine with capability to supply lithium for 500,000 EVs by 2030. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2023 | 3:59 am
World faces ‘terrifying’ future if miners, regulators don’t step up — Newcrest The mining industry needs to bring online the equivalent of 17 more Escondidas by 2050, says interim CEO Sherry Duhe. Reuters | June 28, 2023 | 5:58 pm
Metso now offers complete battery minerals production and recycling Metso’s recycling process offers complete processes for lithium extraction from brines or ore. Staff Writer | June 28, 2023 | 10:51 am