Battery Metals Top Stories

Column: Trump 2.0 won’t reverse Biden’s critical minerals push

Donald Trump has described the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a "green scam" and vowed to repeal it after he returns to the White House in January.

Reuters | November 23, 2024 | 3:06 pm

Could Trump’s deregulation quest speed permitting in Canada too?

Rolling back environmental regulations and speeding up permitting for oil…

Alisha Hiyate - The Northern Miner | November 22, 2024 | 2:19 pm

Silicon metal tapped to replace graphite in electric vehicle battery anodes

Silicon can hold 10 times as many lithium ions by…

Amanda Stutt | November 22, 2024 | 1:01 pm

Indonesia curbing nickel supply to support locals, Eramet says

The French miner was this year given a sales quota…

Bloomberg News | November 22, 2024 | 8:07 am

Northvolt CEO steps down after bankruptcy filing

Peter Carlsson, co-founder and leader of Northvolt since 2016, will…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2024 | 3:44 am

Talon Metals makes new copper-nickel discovery in Michigan

The company reported nearly 100 metres of copper and nickel mineralization from its first drill hole at the Boulderdash target.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2024 | 8:01 am

Argentina’s lithium hunters scale back as EV shift slows

The global lithium sector is struggling due to prices that have slumped over 80% since last year.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 7:28 am

US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy

The move reflects the growing realization in Washington that efforts to combat climate change will be moot unless the it boosts its production of critical minerals.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 7:21 am

NextSource ships first Madagascar graphite to global markets

The graphite concentrate comes from the Molo mine and is destined to Germany and the US under agreements.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2024 | 5:14 am

Eramet takes full control of lithium project from Tsingshan

The Centenario project was attractive despite a drop in lithium prices and full ownership would let Eramet decide how to pursue a planned second production facility.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 3:15 am

Sibanye’s Montana woes underscore miners’ growing reliance on Washington

A fight over government largesse shows how much the stakes have changed for US mines as overseas rivals have expanded market control.

Reuters | October 23, 2024 | 3:40 pm

Volt Lithium produces battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Texas operations

Volt has been operating its proprietary DLE system in the field since September, when it achieved its first lithium production.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 8:38 am

Rebels take control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub

With Myanmar responsible for 57% of global dysprosium and terbium supply, prolonged disruption would limit feedstock for permanent magnets used in virtually all EV motors.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 3:21 am

US DOE announces $428 million for 14 clean energy projects in former coal communities

Communities with de-commissioned coal facilities were selected by DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains.

Staff Writer | October 22, 2024 | 11:38 am

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