Battery Metals Top Stories

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire partners with Occidental to extract lithium

The two companies formed a JV to produce high-purity lithium compounds from geothermal brine.

Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 9:57 am

Bravura expects to begin Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025

The miner remains committed to commissioning the Kamativi lithium tailings…

Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 9:41 am

South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development

South Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa…

Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:33 am

Lithion completes battery material extraction plant construction in Québec

The build marks the first lithium-ion battery critical mineral extraction…

Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 2:16 pm

Lithium Ionic arranges $11 million financing for Brazil projects

Net proceeds will go towards Lithium Ionic's two development projects,…

Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 8:57 am

Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP

Under takeover rules, BHP is required to either make a solid offer for Anglo American by May 22 or walk away.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2024 | 3:24 am

On lithium’s frontier, miners are betting on a greener second act

Despite bullish long term forecasts, the metal has been languishing near two-year lows as demand fails to keep pace.

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 2:43 pm

Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA

EVs could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency.

Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:19 am

SQM partner Tianqi Lithium requests shareholders vote on Codelco tie-up

Tianqi also said not enough financial information has been given to determine the impact on SQM operations from the deal.

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 6:58 am

Saline solution-based method efficiently recovers critical minerals from e-waste

A method developed at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory selectively recovers manganese, magnesium, dysprosium, and neodymium from spent electronics.

Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 6:06 am

First

Last

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire partners with Occidental to extract lithium

Bravura expects to begin Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025

South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development

Lithion completes battery material extraction plant construction in Québec

Lithium Ionic arranges $11 million financing for Brazil projects

Create FREE account or log in

to receive MINING.COM digests

Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP

On lithium’s frontier, miners are betting on a greener second act

Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA

SQM partner Tianqi Lithium requests shareholders vote on Codelco tie-up

Saline solution-based method efficiently recovers critical minerals from e-waste

Mining stoppage adds to Eramet’s New Caledonia woes

India seeks overseas help for lithium processing to avoid relying on China

Congo questions Apple on concerns about use of conflict minerals

American Battery updates assessment of Tonopah Flats lithium project