Battery Metals Top Stories

Sigma Lithium to announce decision on Grota do Cirilo expansion this month

The company is already producing in phase one of the mine, with expected production of 130,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium concentrate this year.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2023 | 9:02 am

Tesla urges Australia to give tax credits for battery supply chain investment

“Australia can be more than a ‘dig and ship’ nation,”…

Bloomberg News | September 5, 2023 | 7:58 am

Swiss research-backed company plans to bring solid-state battery to market

Switzerland-based researchers say it is time to rethink battery technology.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2023 | 6:06 am

Trident invests $10 million in Utah lithium project

Trident is acquiring a 2.5% net smelter return royalty from…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2023 | 3:54 am

Codelco expects to reach lithium agreement with SQM this year

Its chairman also expects the market to maintain its confidence…

Reuters | September 4, 2023 | 9:16 am

Rock Tech granted permission for early construction of lithium hydroxide plant in Germany

Once completed, the Guben converter will be the first of its kind in Europe, with expected annual production capacity of 24,000 tonnes.

Staff Writer | January 12, 2023 | 9:38 am

Metals prices could spike with markets so tight, Trafigura says

“We could be pushed into extreme price levels,” Jeremy Weir, the commodity trader’s chief executive officer, said.

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2023 | 7:33 am

Arkle Resources finds lithium in Ireland

The explorer, which has so far focused on gold in Ireland, said drilling results show evidence of lithium bearing pegmatites.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2023 | 4:06 am

Nouveau Monde Graphite issues positive PEA for Uatnan project

The proposed Uatnan project is currently one of the largest projected natural graphite mines in the world.

Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 11:31 am

India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall

India has identified one copper and two lithium mines in Argentina to either acquire or secure long-term leases, Reuters sources say.

Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 9:46 am

UK to deepen collaboration on critical minerals with Saudi Arabia

Partnership could see Saudi investment in the UK’s manufacturing and mining finance sectors.

Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 7:43 am

Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 3:46 am

India’s foray into the EV battery market lacks some key ingredients

The government has unveiled incentives of at least $3.4 billion to expedite its lagging adoption of EVs.

Bloomberg News | January 10, 2023 | 6:42 am

Vale evaluates offers for $2.5 billion base metals unit

Vale Base Metals, to be based in the UK, will have nickel mines in Canada and Indonesia, copper mines in Brazil, and interests in cobalt and platinum group metals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2023 | 6:09 am

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