Battery Metals Top Stories

Codelco in talks with Australia’s Lithium Power

The Chilean copper giant is undertaking due diligence on Lithium Power, which owns the country's largest permitted brine project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2023 | 5:41 am

Albemarle, Caterpillar partner to bring zero-emissions lithium mining to North America

The announcement comes on the heels of Albemarle's recent award…

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 3:33 pm

Stellantis invests $90 million in Argentina lithium explorer for 20% stake

Argentina Lithium & Energy holds the Rincon West, Antofalla North,…

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 1:56 pm

Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says

Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered,…

Reuters | September 27, 2023 | 11:03 am

Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China

The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the DRC and…

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 7:53 am

Lithium Americas to split into two companies

The new Lithium Americas company will own the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada and investments in Green Technology Metals and Ascend Elements.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2022 | 10:13 am

BHP sees nickel demand rising fourfold by 2050 on EV boom

The world’s biggest miner predicts nine in 10 cars sold by 2040 will be EVs, helping to boost worldwide usage of key battery materials including nickel.

Bloomberg News | November 2, 2022 | 10:02 pm

Albemarle profit hits record high as EV boom powers lithium demand

Albemarle is locking in sky-high prices in contract renewals, cushioning the blow of cost inflation.

Bloomberg News | November 2, 2022 | 3:09 pm

Canada orders three Chinese firms to exit lithium mining

The move follows updated guidelines from Canada’s government, released Friday, which make it harder for foreign state-owned companies to pursue deals that target critical minerals.

Reuters | November 2, 2022 | 3:02 pm

Nova Scotia touts critical metals assets waiting for investors

Virtual conference to showcase exploration and investment opportunities in Atlantic Canada province.

Mining Association of Nova Scotia | November 2, 2022 | 9:24 am

Critical Elements gets Quebec’s environmental nod for Rose lithium-tantalum project

The certificate of authorization represents an important milestone that would allow Critical Elements to advance project financing discussions to start mine construction.

Staff Writer | November 2, 2022 | 9:09 am

UK battery startup Britishvolt secures short-term funding

Auto executives have warned that without local battery production, much of Britain's car industry could shift overseas.

Reuters | November 2, 2022 | 7:37 am

BHP says Australia well placed to gain from EV metals push in US, Europe

Australia is set to benefit from the growing interest in environmentally sustainable mining , the chief of BHP Group's nickel operations said.

Reuters | November 2, 2022 | 7:34 am

Manufacturers push for Canadian response to US green incentives

Lawmakers heard testimony from industry groups that warned Canada will steadily lose investment to the US on everything from steel production to mine development if it doesn’t keep pace with its neighbor.

Bloomberg News | November 1, 2022 | 1:21 pm

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