Top 10 sustainability predictions for commodities in 2024CRU says markets, policy, new technologies, sustainability and the energy transition will become ever more interlinked and complex. Staff Writer | December 19, 2023 | 3:35 am
SQM ties up with Hancock on $1.1bn bid for Azure MineralsAzure has received a sweetened $2.48-per-share takeover offer from the…Reuters | December 18, 2023 | 2:57 pm
US Strategic Metals secures additional $230m funding for Missouri-based cobalt-nickel mineUSSM is developing its cobalt-nickel mine and battery metals recycling…Staff Writer | December 18, 2023 | 9:23 am
Chile’s state lithium push emerges as test for Latam resource nationalism Across the world, nationalizing oil industries in particular has proved attractive as a means of cashing in on valuable raw materials and boosting development. Reuters | April 27, 2023 | 6:42 am
Syrah estimates $539 million in costs for Louisiana plant expansion The development follows the completion of a definitive feasibility study of Vidalia Further Expansion project. Reuters | April 26, 2023 | 5:05 pm
Vulcan secures German lithium plant finance from chemicals maker Nobian Nobian will contribute 161 million euros in cash as equity to fund capital expenses. Reuters | April 26, 2023 | 4:20 pm
Chinese lithium price finally ticks up after five-month slide Chinese lithium carbonate ticked up 1.2% Wednesday, the first gain this year. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2023 | 9:57 am
Lithium developer joins race to produce green fuel in Chile’s arid desert Chile’s government is encouraging green hydrogen investment to harness the nation’s abundant solar and wind resources. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2023 | 8:04 am
Mineral Resources flags further interest in Essential Metals The company expects spodumene FOB cost to be between A$1,200 and A$1,250 per tonne for fiscal 2023. Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 5:53 pm
Finland’s Fortum begins battery material recovery from EV ‘black mass’ Black mass is the shredded material that comes from used batteries, which can include lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 8:43 am
Japan to subsidize half the costs of lithium, critical minerals projects – report The initiative seeks to secure domestic supply of materials used in manufacturing electric car engines and batteries. Staff Writer | April 24, 2023 | 1:17 pm
Germany draws up €2 billion state fund to secure key commodities The new financing vehicle could start next year if the ruling coalition agrees on the funding. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2023 | 12:20 pm