Battery Metals Top Stories

India in talks with Argentina, Bolivia to acquire lithium assets – secretary

India is at an advanced stage of discussions with Argentina to acquire lithium blocks, according to the country's top bureaucrat in the mining ministry.

Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 7:44 am

Sigma Lithium shares up on news its review process will run into 2024

The miner is initiating the primary listing of Sigma Brazil…

Staff Writer | December 19, 2023 | 6:17 am

Australia wants to compete with China on critical minerals, Minister King says

Since coming to power in May 2022, Australia’s center-left Labor…

Bloomberg News | December 19, 2023 | 5:47 am

Singapore’s Atomionics taps gravity, AI in hunt for critical minerals

The company has signed contracts with three major mining companies…

Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 5:42 am

Top 10 sustainability predictions for commodities in 2024

CRU says markets, policy, new technologies, sustainability and the energy…

Staff Writer | December 19, 2023 | 3:35 am

Arafura Rare Earths gets $600m loan guarantee from German insurer

The guarantee is subject to Arafura entering supply deals with German firms.

Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 9:51 am

US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies

The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed with Japan this week.

Bloomberg News | March 29, 2023 | 9:16 am

How solar roofs are being used to power electric cars

For about 40 years, car companies, startups and DIY enthusiasts have been pursuing the plug-less electric car.

Bloomberg News | March 29, 2023 | 8:06 am

Jervois halts Idaho project on weak cobalt prices

Shares in the Australian battery metals miner cratered about 42% on the suspension of final construction at the cobalt project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 7:59 am

Premier African Minerals completes Zimbabwe lithium plant, production imminent

Zimbabwe holds some of the world's biggest hard-rock lithium deposits and has recently attracted about $700 million in investment.

Reuters | March 29, 2023 | 7:42 am

Sweden takes serious look at pros and cons of electric road systems

ERS charge moving vehicles with either loops in or next to the road, or with wires suspended above vehicles, similar to trams and trains.

Staff Writer | March 29, 2023 | 6:06 am

Nickel revolution has Indonesia chasing battery riches tinged with risk

The new HPAL projects, and the surge of inexpensive metal from a country whose deposits have long been unloved by major producers, could push the market into oversupply.

Bloomberg News | March 28, 2023 | 6:16 pm

Pilbara Minerals approves $375 million lithium expansion in Western Australia

The investment in the Pilgan plant will help increase spodumene concentrate production by 47% to 1 million dry metric tonnes per annum.

Reuters | March 28, 2023 | 5:42 pm

Value of battery metals in newly-sold EVs tripled on rampant lithium, nickel prices

MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index surged to just under $27 billion in 2022 thanks to surging lithium and nickel prices, but January saw a 50% month-on-month drop.

Frik Els | March 28, 2023 | 2:01 pm

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