Battery Metals Top Stories

Welcome to the crazy world of China’s lithium mine auctions

Due to competition, winning bids often end up being over 1,000 times the starting price.

Bloomberg News | September 13, 2023 | 8:07 am

Canada will take 20 years to recoup Stellantis, Volkswagen subsidies – watchdog

In April, Prime Minister Trudeau said the economic impact of…

Reuters | September 13, 2023 | 7:47 am

Europe’s mining quest faces a hurdle: angry locals

Opposition to mining projects in Europe has focused on environmental…

Reuters | September 13, 2023 | 7:36 am

Pentagon awards $110 million more to Albemarle, Talon Metals

Albemarle will receive $90 million for its forthcoming reopening of…

Staff Writer | September 12, 2023 | 11:24 am

US committee recommends royalties on minerals for EVs in sweeping reform proposal

In addition to recommending royalties of 4% to 8%, it…

Reuters | September 12, 2023 | 10:37 am

European Metals soars as Czech lithium project labelled “strategic”

Nomination means the project will be given priority for financing from fund that supports European Union regions' green transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2023 | 7:02 am

EU recovers appetite for trade in green industry push

The European Union is aiming to enact up to five trade deals in record time to ensure its future as a clean tech leader.

Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 6:53 am

Lithium’s historic rally fuels record profits for China’s miners

China’s big lithium miners are set to reap record earnings after booming demand for the metal.

Bloomberg News | January 30, 2023 | 6:41 am

Zinc8 gets $9 million grant to establish zinc-air battery production facility in New York State

The Canadian company has been approved for a grant from Empire State Development of up to $9 million as an incentive to establish its first US-based production facility in New York State.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 29, 2023 | 12:49 pm

UK’s power switch-off shows future for cleaner energy grid

The UK had a preview of the choices that will have to become commonplace as the world transitions to clean energy sources.

Bloomberg News | January 29, 2023 | 10:35 am

Scholz visits South America in race with China for lithium

Olaf Scholz hopes his trip to Latin America will help secure the lithium supplies that Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen need.

Bloomberg News | January 29, 2023 | 10:11 am

North Carolina gives Piedmont Lithium 2nd extension to file documents

State officials since August 2021 have been reviewing how the proposed mine, which has garnered widespread opposition.

Reuters | January 27, 2023 | 6:34 pm

Vancouver miners look to lithium rush in South America, Nevada

Of the Canadian companies with lithium projects in Nevada and-or South America, Lithium Americas is the most advanced.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 27, 2023 | 11:53 am

Norway finds ‘substantial’ mineral resources on its seabed

The Nordic country, a major oil and gas exporter, is considering whether to open its offshore areas to deep-sea mining.

Reuters | January 27, 2023 | 8:17 am

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