Lithium lowdown: Week 5, 2024 roundup and analysisA review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2.Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | February 2, 2024 | 11:13 am
Western miners lag as oil powers enter race for Africa’s critical metalsRisk aversion is likely to leave major Western miners lagging…Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 9:52 am
GM, Stellantis-backed lithium startup seeks more than $1 billion for brine projectThe funds are for a project from Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings…Bloomberg News | February 1, 2024 | 8:35 am
EV battery-swapping could help solve the US charging problem Over the past two years, Ample Inc. has deployed more than a dozen robotic battery-swap stations around San Francisco and in Europe. Bloomberg News | June 21, 2023 | 7:26 am
Global nickel market in 20,500 tonne surplus in April Market had a deficit of 2,600 tons in the same month last year. Reuters | June 21, 2023 | 6:55 am
China lithium price rebound to be capped by growing supply, analysts say Spot lithium carbonate prices in China nearly doubled in the last two months. Reuters | June 21, 2023 | 6:52 am
Auto firms race to secure non-Chinese graphite for EVs as shortages loom Automakers are knocking at the doors of new producers, such as Madagascar and Mozambique. Reuters | June 21, 2023 | 6:38 am
Lynas Rare Earths gets $14m Australian govt grant to develop project The grant will help develop a new system that will allow the processing of apatite, a group of phosphate minerals. Reuters | June 21, 2023 | 6:21 am
Albemarle becomes first lithium firm to complete responsible mining audit Third-party audit shows Albemarle meets 50% to 75% of the criteria in each of four areas, including social and environmental responsibility. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2023 | 5:53 am
Avalon Materials plans lithium processing plant in Ontario Company acquires industrial site in Thunder Bay, aims to become province’s first vertically integrated lithium producer. Staff Writer | June 20, 2023 | 2:45 pm
Bill Gates-backed KoBold Metals is the Silicon Valley’s newest unicorn The company raised $200 million to dig for copper and lithium using AI. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 20, 2023 | 12:48 pm
Northvolt gets $400 million from Ontario fund for green battery Northvolt is currently in talks with the Canadian and Quebec governments on a potential multibillion-dollar plant near Montreal. Bloomberg News | June 20, 2023 | 11:10 am