Battery Metals Top Stories

Glencore’s documents on planned EV battery recycling hub not enough for Sardinia

The Swiss miner said in May that it wanted to develop a recycling hub for EV batteries with Canada's Li-Cycle.

Reuters | October 19, 2023 | 9:14 am

Liontown secures $713 million for Kathleen Valley lithium project

The project remains on track to begin production in mid-2024,…

Reuters | October 19, 2023 | 9:05 am

Asteroid mining startup to launch mission in early 2024

If successful, AstroForge would be the first private company to…

Staff Writer | October 19, 2023 | 5:55 am

‘Green’ battery recycling technique allows for massive recovery of aluminum, lithium

A recently developed method allows for the recovery of 100%…

Staff Writer | October 18, 2023 | 5:15 am

Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million

The acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2023 | 3:28 am

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

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

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