Rio Tinto’s $2.5 billion lithium plan is a win for MileiThe miner plans to build a processing plant at Rincon with an annual capacity of 60,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate.Bloomberg News | December 13, 2024 | 7:27 am
Exxaro said to have discussed acquiring South African manganese mineThe Tshipi Borwa mine produced 3.3 million tonnes of ore…Bloomberg News | December 12, 2024 | 10:29 am
Grid Metals, Teck Resources team up to explore nickel sulphide project in ManitobaTeck can acquire up to a 70% interest in the…Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 8:55 am
Viridion JV signs MOU to secure rare earth magnet supply chain in Brazil SENAI’s LabFab facility is targeting a ramp up in NdFeB production to 100 tonnes per annum by the end of 2026. Staff Writer | November 6, 2024 | 2:51 pm
Albemarle loses more than $1 billion on falling lithium prices The results underscore the supply glut engulfing the entire lithium industry amid oversupply from China. Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 2:01 pm
World’s biggest cobalt miner is gloomy on the EV metal’s future The adoption of cobalt-free LFP batteries has gained momentum in recent years. Bloomberg News | November 6, 2024 | 6:20 am
China’s industry ministry plans to step up lithium, cobalt, nickel exploration The plan is targeting an increase in the scale of the new energy storage manufacturing industry to match demand by 2027. Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 6:15 am
US Strategic Metals gains approval for $100.8m loan program USSM is planning to mine what it considers to be the largest cobalt reserve in North America. Staff Writer | November 5, 2024 | 10:08 am
Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2024 | 4:04 am
Japanese scientists use AI to boost sodium-ion battery density The team from Tokyo University of Science have leveraged AI to develop high-efficiency sodium-ion batteries. Staff Writer | November 5, 2024 | 3:58 am
MinRes’ founder Ellison to exit after internal misconduct probe Chris Ellison will leave within 18 months as the board found he used company resources for his personal benefit and evaded taxes. Kristie Batten | November 4, 2024 | 5:03 am
Visualizing the EU’s critical minerals gap by 2030 This graphic underscores the scale of the challenge the bloc faces in strengthening its critical mineral supply by 2030. Visual Capitalist - Elements | November 1, 2024 | 9:56 am