Battery Metals Top Stories

Savannah Resources raises $8m for Portugal lithium project

Funding allows it to move forward with its Barroso lithium project, slated to be western Europe’s largest mine of the battery metal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2023 | 3:58 am

US bill aims to counter China control of Congo critical minerals

The DRC produces about 70% of the world’s cobalt and…

Bloomberg News | July 13, 2023 | 7:38 am

Chart: Electrification rush spurs record Argentine investments

Flows into Argentina grew 123%, with the lithium and copper industries contributing…

Bloomberg News | July 13, 2023 | 7:29 am

Canadian government backs international moratorium on deep sea mining

Federal fisheries minister said the decision to back the moratorium…

Stefan Labbé | July 12, 2023 | 1:16 pm

Appian ready to deploy $2bn in cash-starved mining sector, says CEO

Appian plans to be “one of the most active investors…

Alisha Hiyate | July 12, 2023 | 9:16 am

Tesla pulled levers on pricing and cost during a tough quarter

It began with a bang but Tesla’s second quarter didn’t stay ebullient.

Bloomberg News | July 6, 2022 | 8:06 am

Savannah Resources shares hammered as Portugal lithium project subject to further EIA step

The miner lost more than a third of its value on Wednesday as it also announced the immediate departure of its CEO.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2022 | 3:45 am

Battery material lithium isn’t a health threat – industry groups

A proposal by the European Chemicals Agency wants to classify lithium salts as dangerous for human health.

Reuters | July 4, 2022 | 12:50 pm

Battery makers warn EU that lithium proposal may hurt EV sector

The proposal to classify the metal as a reproductive toxin could severely hurt Europe’s burgeoning EV industry, they argued.

Bloomberg News | July 4, 2022 | 12:01 pm

UK launches critical minerals data centre

To be run by the British Geological Survey, the centre will use the data to help to find ways to source minerals needed for green technologies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2022 | 6:34 am

EU’s Green Deal demands switch from fossil fuels to domestic metal production – report

Researchers believe the EU will have to build its own urban mining and refining operations to decrease its raw materials dependency.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 3, 2022 | 11:41 am

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Savannah Resources raises $8m for Portugal lithium project

US bill aims to counter China control of Congo critical minerals

Chart: Electrification rush spurs record Argentine investments

Canadian government backs international moratorium on deep sea mining

Appian ready to deploy $2bn in cash-starved mining sector, says CEO

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Tesla pulled levers on pricing and cost during a tough quarter

Savannah Resources shares hammered as Portugal lithium project subject to further EIA step

Battery material lithium isn’t a health threat – industry groups

Battery makers warn EU that lithium proposal may hurt EV sector

UK launches critical minerals data centre

EU’s Green Deal demands switch from fossil fuels to domestic metal production – report

Tesla’s EV market share seen plunging to 11% by 2025, BofA says

Zijin adds China mine in race to join lithium’s global top tier

California approves lithium tax despite industry’s warnings