Battery Metals Top Stories

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…

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…

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

Ivanhoe Electric unit secures $55 million Chinese investment for vanadium battery business

In addition to forming a JV, Ivanhoe and VRB will…

Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 8:45 am

Nornickel opens EV battery R&D centre

The R&D center in St. Petersburg will be used to…

Reuters | September 23, 2024 | 6:45 am

IGO looking to divest some Forrestania nickel assets

Australian nickel and lithium producer is negotiating a potential deal with Medallion Metals worth $32 million.

Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 4:09 pm

Greenbushes becomes first Australian mine committed to IRMA audit

Located 250 km south of Perth, Greenbushes has been a leader in the Australian lithium sector for over 40 years.

Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 1:38 pm

NextSource completes equipment upgrade for Molo graphite mine

The Madagascar mine is now meeting or exceeding recovery and grade expectations, consistently producing concentrate at a carbon content of between 95%-97%, the company said.

Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 10:11 am

Australia’s lithium industry seen bearing brunt of supply cuts

Goldman Sachs sees lithium prices falling further in 2025.

Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 7:10 am

Glencore ceases to stockpile cobalt

Large surpluses of cobalt have pushed prices to around $12 per lb, the lowest since 2016.

Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 7:01 am

Arcadium Lithium pauses expansion plans on prices, supply glut

The company posted second-quarter net income of $85.7 million.

Bloomberg News | August 6, 2024 | 1:29 pm

EnergyX makes $150 million bid for Galan Lithium’s Argentina assets

The bid comes as prices for lithium have tumbled in the past year.

Reuters | August 5, 2024 | 1:11 pm

Australian spodumene producers staying the course amid low prices

Australia’s small group of hard rock lithium producers are still expanding output amid continued price optimism

Kristie Batten | August 4, 2024 | 3:00 pm

Arcadium acquires Li-Metal’s technology, pilot plant in $11 million deal

Arcadium will also provide lithium to Li-Metal as part of a long-term offtake agreement.

Staff Writer | August 3, 2024 | 9:13 pm

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