Norway just raised the stakes over deep sea miningThe Jan. 9 determination makes Norway the first country to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters.Bloomberg News | January 12, 2024 | 1:15 pm
Samsung SDI invests in Canada Nickel, has right to buy 10% of Crawford projectThe South Korean battery maker can acquire a 10% equity…Staff Writer | January 12, 2024 | 9:39 am
International Battery Metals leases lithium filtration plant for US productionThe move would make IBAT the first company to commercially…Reuters | January 11, 2024 | 3:20 pm
Battery boom sparks revival for Quebec’s formerly failed lithium miners Ford’s supply deal with Nemaska is the latest sign of optimism for lithium projects once left for dead. Bloomberg News | May 24, 2023 | 12:15 pm
BHP-backed Tanzania nickel miner in talks for offtake contracts Lifezone Metals is negotiating supply deals with several electric vehicle manufacturers and battery makers. Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 11:29 am
Oil giant ExxonMobil jumps on lithium wagon Acquisition of lithium prospect in southern Arkansas reflects the company's bet on the electric vehicles boom. Staff Writer | May 24, 2023 | 8:43 am
Emerging lithium supplier Argentina says it’s close to US deal under IRA Argentina has been lobbying to get in on President Joe Biden’s electric-vehicle drive. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2023 | 3:57 pm
Allkem, set for merger, talks up Argentina’s ‘enormous’ lithium riches Argentina has benefited, analysts say, from a decentralized and market-led model. Reuters | May 23, 2023 | 11:28 am
Li-Metal says first to produce refined metal from lithium carbonate The company is piloting its patented process at its Markham, Ontario, facility. Staff Writer | May 23, 2023 | 10:35 am
Copper dealt blow in battle for critical mineral status in the US The Copper Development Association claims the USGS's refusal to include copper is based on old facts outside of its own 2022 methodology. MINING.COM Editor | May 23, 2023 | 9:50 am
Alpha Lithium rejects buyout bid by Tecpetrol Tecpetrol said it was prepared to engage with Alpha “immediately” and improve its $178 million all-cash offer. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2023 | 3:40 am
Australia wins US support for critical minerals industry The two countries have reached an agreement to coordinate polices and investment to support the industry's growth. Reuters | May 22, 2023 | 11:14 am