AVZ Minerals to file arbitration over contested Congo lithium mineLast week, Zijin Mining said joint venture Manono Lithium SAS was granted rights over the northeast tenement of the Manono mine.Reuters | October 30, 2023 | 6:43 am
Appian invests in US graphite-focused firm UrbixAppian has also inked a deal with Urbix to develop…Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 6:23 am
US, UK make progress on critical minerals agreement, US saysUS Trade Representative Katherine Tai said "significant progress" was made…Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:27 pm
Stellantis seals batteries material deal with Element 25 Element 25 will supply Stellantis with high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate to be used in battery packs. Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 6:58 am
Researchers solve major issues blocking development of lithium-sulphur batteries A new redox-active layer adds energy storage capacity and suppresses corrosion in lithium-sulphur batteries. Staff Writer | January 9, 2023 | 6:06 am
Scientists one step closer to turning coal into graphite A team at Ohio University carried out a series of simulations showing how coal can be converted to valuable—and carbon-neutral—materials. Staff Writer | January 8, 2023 | 7:49 am
Finnish technology improves lithium’s production efficiency Finnish company Sensment announced the launching of a new technology that significantly improves the production efficiency of lithium. Staff Writer | January 6, 2023 | 6:06 am
Ruling in Thacker Pass lithium mine case expected within months Chief Judge Miranda Du held a Thursday hearing to review the contention from ranchers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups. Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 1:35 pm
Cleantech Lithium hails Chile project potential Junior says scoping study confirms "outstanding" economics for the 20,000 tonnes-a-year Laguna Verde lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2023 | 6:53 am
NioCorp demo plant in Quebec boasts high rare earth recoveries The extraction process also revealed only two significant impurities of iron and a very small amount of nickel. Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 11:20 am
Electra Battery Materials sheds non-core Canadian assets The company, until recently known as First Cobalt, will retain its royalty interest in the properties being sold to Kuya Silver. Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 5:09 am
Manganese batteries market may face deficit in 2024 Industry insiders estimate the price at $3,300 per tonne by 2027, growing to $4,000 by 2031. Bruno Venditti | January 3, 2023 | 9:01 am