Battery Metals Top Stories

Syrah secures $150m US loan for Mozambique graphite operation

Execution of the loan agreement with United States International Development Finance Corporation follows a three-year process.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2024 | 8:36 am

NextSource reveals new leadership and growth strategy

It has appointed Hanré Rossouw as its new president and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2024 | 3:57 am

Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine

Groups argued the project posed an existential risk to the…

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 2:41 pm

Argentina Lithium wins local authority approval to kick off exploration push

Officials have approved a two-year permit for the company to…

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 9:18 am

American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec

Deal grants the Canadian junior a 100% interest in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 3:48 am

Russia, Mali discuss joint lithium and solar projects

The two countries are discussing the development of the first lithium production in Mali.

Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 6:48 am

Stellantis, Orano drop planned JV to recycle electric car batteries

The JV was to help recycle used electric vehicle batteries and scrap materials from Stellantis gigafactories in Europe and North America.

Reuters | September 25, 2024 | 12:58 pm

IBAT to suspend operations at lithium extraction plant on weak prices

IBAT's move comes amid a more than 80% drop in lithium prices in the past year.

Reuters | September 25, 2024 | 11:28 am

US-led group weighs funding more mineral projects to counter China dominance

The Minerals Security Partnership has already announced support for 13 projects since the collaboration began in 2022.

Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 3:04 pm

Firebird fully permitted to operate manganese plant in China

Firebird previously indicated that it would make a final investment decision in the second half of 2024.

Staff Writer | September 24, 2024 | 8:27 am

Tianqi to keep fighting for say in SQM lithium deal

Authorities in Chile have been pushing for the state to have a more significant role in managing the country’s lithium resources.

Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 8:02 am

China mining firms partner with Zimbabwe on lithium mine

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Holding Group are defying low prices to develop a deposit in Africa.

Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 7:56 am

US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786 million

Anson Resources and American Rare Earths received interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

Reuters | September 23, 2024 | 4:26 pm

Nouveau Monde gears up for Matawinie construction phase 2

The project is expected to generate 97% pure flake graphite for at least 25 years.

Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 12:10 pm

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