Australia lists nickel as ‘critical mineral’ to unlock billions in supportThe move opens the way for the crisis-hit industry to access billions of dollars in cheap government loans.Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 7:52 am
Exxon aims to make key lithium technology decision by year-endThe company last fall announced its long-anticipated plan to filter…Reuters | February 15, 2024 | 2:07 pm
France offers loan to New Caledonia nickel firm Prony to avert collapseProny Resources is one of three nickel processors in the…Reuters | February 15, 2024 | 9:50 am
Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand Even if more lithium mines are built, there are not enough facilities to produce specialized types of the metal for batteries. Reuters | June 22, 2023 | 4:34 pm
$1 billion SPAC deal shows how mining supply chains are breaking up INTERVIEW: Artem Volynets of ACG Electric Metals wants to roll up critical metals industry one mine at a time. Frik Els | June 22, 2023 | 3:23 pm
Volkswagen’s EV battery effort keeps its executives up at night Chief Financial Officer Arno Antlitz said the company remains open to eventually selling shares in PowerCo. Bloomberg News | June 22, 2023 | 7:29 am
NextSource begins graphite production in Madagascar Phase one of operations at Molo are being optimized to reach the mine's nameplate production capacity of 17,000 tpa of graphite concentrate. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2023 | 6:03 am
Boric’s lithium strategy will hinder Chile’s growth, Conservative rival says Jose Antonio Kast, who lost to Boric in the 2021 presidential election and aims to run again in 2025. Bloomberg News | June 21, 2023 | 4:10 pm
Volt eyes lithium big-league with breakthrough extraction technology The innovative approach, rooted in fluid movement expertise, promises to unlock a new frontier in sustainable and localized lithium production. Henry Lazenby | June 21, 2023 | 2:42 pm
Talon Metals seeks regulatory permit for Minnesota nickel mine Talon said the submittal covers several key aspects of the Tamarack nickel project, including no crushing or processing of ore at the mine site and water treatment. Reuters | June 21, 2023 | 9:29 am
Sayona considers restart of stand-alone lithium carbonate plant as early as 2026 Completing the plant will move Sayona Quebec downstream processing for the North American battery industry. Staff Writer | June 21, 2023 | 8:58 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