Battery Metals Top Stories

Saudi Arabia’s next act is supplying the world with EV batteries

The world’s biggest oil producer is now also aiming to become a key hub for making batteries.

Bloomberg News | November 8, 2023 | 7:43 am

Private South Africa port project set to boost manganese exports

Manganese is the fourth-most used metal globally by tonnage.

Bloomberg News | November 7, 2023 | 1:48 pm

RANKED: World’s top 10 graphite projects

Graphite grabbed recent news headlines when China announced it will…

MINING.com Editor | November 7, 2023 | 11:03 am

What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for gold

New study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration…

Frik Els | November 7, 2023 | 8:34 am

Albemarle risks losing lithium market to China on weak prices

The US lithium giant controls about 13% of the global…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2023 | 6:13 am

Deep-sea mining would impact ecosystems beyond those in targeted areas – report

Researchers found that the destruction of key hydrothermal vents by deep-sea mining could have knock-on impacts on vent fields hundreds of kilometres away.

Staff Writer | February 20, 2023 | 5:05 am

Mexico President orders ministry to step up lithium nationalization

Studies suggest Mexico may have some 1.7 million tonnes of lithium.

Reuters | February 19, 2023 | 9:17 am

Ola plans $920m India investment in electric cars, batteries

The SoftBank Group-backed company's cumulative production numbers topped 100,000 in November.

Reuters | February 18, 2023 | 1:46 pm

Tesla considering a bid for Sigma Lithium

Sigma’s biggest shareholder has been exploring a potential sale of the company and gauging interest from miners and carmakers, sources say.

Bloomberg News | February 17, 2023 | 2:24 pm

General Motors digs into mining business to lead race for EV metals

The US automaker has invested in several miners to improve access to battery minerals.

Bloomberg News | February 17, 2023 | 8:29 am

Thin-film copper sandwich increases electronics’ lifetime

A new copper-based material has shown positive performance when it comes to reducing overheating and burnout in electronic devices.

Staff Writer | February 17, 2023 | 6:15 am

Glencore hit by fresh bribery-related lawsuit in the UK

Legal action is related to alleged losses to shareholders resulting from Glencore's statements to the market on corruption cases.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2023 | 6:13 am

Ghana mining fund mulls multi-million investment in Atlantic Lithium

Ghana's state-owned Minerals Income Investment Fund plans to take an equity stake in Atlantic with up to a $30 million investment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2023 | 3:44 am

China to scrutinize Ford-CATL deal to ensure core technology isn’t shared

Ford said Monday the tie-up would see CATL’s battery technology licensed for use in a new $3.5 billion EV battery plant.

Bloomberg News | February 16, 2023 | 1:53 pm

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