Canada to give Umicore up to C$1bn for new battery components plantThe facility, in the Ontario town of Loyalist Township, will manufacture cathode active materials and precursor cathode active materials.Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 1:45 pm
China’s lithium triangle inroads show US challenges in EV raceThe lithium triangle of South America accounts for more than…Bloomberg News | October 16, 2023 | 10:45 am
US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summitThe US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call…Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 7:43 am
CHARTS: Mining stocks gain on tech but remain an afterthought for investors Apple is worth more than the 100 biggest mining companies, three years of global copper production and all the world's seaborne iron ore. Frik Els | January 13, 2023 | 12:20 pm
Indonesia details plans to limit development of nickel smelters Country will limit construction of nickel smelters to ensure new plants produce high-value products and follow green principles. Reuters | January 13, 2023 | 8:45 am
Biden backs Nevada lithium mine with $700 million loan offer The Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project could potentially support the production of lithium for 370,000 EVs. Bloomberg News | January 13, 2023 | 8:19 am
And the winner for most volatile commodity this decade goes to…lithium Investors in the small, fast growing market for lithium can be forgiven for feeling whiplash – the battery metal was also the worst performer – by a long shot – for two years since 2013. Frik Els | January 12, 2023 | 2:17 pm
Japanese delegation to visit Canada to meet with battery, mining companies Canada has been seeking to woo foreign investment the EV supply chain. Reuters | January 12, 2023 | 1:42 pm
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