Battery Metals Top Stories

Saudi Arabia’s next act is supplying the world with EV batteries

The world’s biggest oil producer is now also aiming to become a key hub for making batteries.

Bloomberg News | November 8, 2023 | 7:43 am

Private South Africa port project set to boost manganese exports

Manganese is the fourth-most used metal globally by tonnage.

Bloomberg News | November 7, 2023 | 1:48 pm

RANKED: World’s top 10 graphite projects

Graphite grabbed recent news headlines when China announced it will…

MINING.com Editor | November 7, 2023 | 11:03 am

What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for gold

New study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration…

Frik Els | November 7, 2023 | 8:34 am

Albemarle risks losing lithium market to China on weak prices

The US lithium giant controls about 13% of the global…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2023 | 6:13 am

Mega miners are hunting for deals after decade on the sidelines

The industry is flush with cash after last year’s record profits, while boards and managers believe they have the support of key investors after promising to avoid the reckless overspending of the last cycle.

Bloomberg News | January 17, 2023 | 9:39 am

Wealth Minerals delivers first resource estimate for Ollagüe lithium project in Chile

The initial resource contains 741,000 tonnes of LCE grading 175 ml/L in the indicated category and 701,000 tonnes LCE grading 185 ml/L in inferred.

Staff Writer | January 17, 2023 | 9:16 am

Britishvolt calls in administrators in blow to UK’s EV battery hopes

Backed by Glencore, company was viewed as a key part of the UK’s drive toward an EV manufacturing boom.

Reuters | January 17, 2023 | 8:03 am

Stellantis, Vulcan Energy to develop renewable energy assets in Germany

The phased project is aimed at providing renewable heat to Stellantis' Rüsselsheim manufacturing facility.

Reuters | January 16, 2023 | 3:34 pm

Lithium’s next big risk is grand supply plans falling short

With suppliers unable to keep pace, a blistering price rally sent the total spot value of lithium consumption rocketing to about $35 billion in 2022.

Bloomberg News | January 16, 2023 | 7:02 am

Startup eyes Australia to build China-free battery production

Recharge Industries is planning a A$300 million factory to build lithium-ion batteries free of materials from China.

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2023 | 1:22 pm

Micro EV market expected to reach $180 billion within a decade — report

The market for electric two-, three-wheelers and microcars will reach around $180 billion by 2043, IDTechEx forecasts.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2023 | 8:23 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

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