Battery Metals Top Stories

Chinese lithium plunge has created huge discount to US prices

The spread offers traders an opportunity to make money, but also highlights just how bearish the outlook is in the top EV producer.

Bloomberg News | October 5, 2023 | 2:14 pm

US, UK and partners working on 15 critical minerals projects

The Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) formed last year by 14…

Reuters | October 5, 2023 | 12:24 pm

Sigma Lithium COO steps down in new leadership shakeup, shares dive

Brian Talbot left the company at the end of last…

Reuters | October 5, 2023 | 12:02 pm

Lithium stocks tumble amid declining prices

Ganfeng Lithium and Tianqi Lithium have plunged 51% and 32%…

Staff Writer | October 4, 2023 | 11:35 am

Lithium Americas soars on first day of trading as North American pure-play miner

The new Lithium Americas is focused on advancing the Thacker…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2023 | 6:43 am

Vulcan Energy delays lithium output target by a year

Company is around a year behind schedule to reach an annual capacity of 40,000 t because of supply chain delays.

Reuters | December 14, 2022 | 7:40 am

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper-cobalt mine in Zambia

The Mingomba deposit hosts average copper grades about six times higher than those found in Chile, the world’s top producer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2022 | 6:16 am

Albemarle to build $180m US lithium research centre

The lithium giant anticipates creating at least 200 jobs at the site, with an average salary of $94,000 per year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2022 | 3:53 am

Brixton pivots to cobalt at Langis with strong drill results

Langis, on the north shore of Lake Timiskaming, is about 20 km from Electra Battery Materials’ refinery for cobalt.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 1:59 pm

China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium

If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.

Frik Els | December 13, 2022 | 10:37 am

Indonesia appeals WTO ruling on nickel ore export ban dispute

A panel of experts last month urged the country to bring its measures in line with WTO obligations.

Bloomberg News | December 13, 2022 | 7:07 am

Rio Tinto hunts for lithium deals, eyes Jadar revival

Lithium prices, expected to stay at record highs, have the world’s second-biggest miner actively looking for lithium acquisitions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 6:38 am

Canada’s mining minister wants minerals projects built within a decade

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson’s comments come days after his ministry published a critical minerals strategy that pledged to review Canada’s approval process for developing mines.

Bloomberg News | December 12, 2022 | 2:29 pm

Western countries forge green alliance for getting electric vehicle minerals

Announced at the COP15 talks on biodiversity in Montreal, the Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance would support these standards for elements like lithium, cobalt and nickel.

Reuters | December 12, 2022 | 1:45 pm

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