Battery Metals Top Stories

Chile’s lithium model gets conditional nod of approval from UN commission

Chile’s strategy has been well received by some private players including the two incumbents SQM and Albemarle.

Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 4:38 pm

Site visit: Unearthing the lithium ‘gold rush’ in Nevada

While precious metals-focused juniors are working to revive Nevada’s tired…

By Henry Lazenby in Tonopah, Nevada | July 6, 2023 | 3:50 pm

Pure-play nickel company Lifezone Metals rises on NYSE debut

The company's flagship project is the exploration-stage Kabanga in Tanzania.

Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 12:19 pm

Massive Norwegian phosphate deposit could meet battery and solar demand for 50 years

Norge Mining said it has discovered up to 70 billion tonnes…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 9:30 am

Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp

The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that…

Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:04 am

Lofty lithium bid suggests scorching rally may not be over

The highest bid for lithium at an auction run by an Australian miner suggests a blistering rally in the battery metal may not be over.

Bloomberg News | June 23, 2022 | 7:55 am

CATL unveils EV battery with one-charge range of 1,000 km

The battery charges faster than existing cells, and is safer and more durable, CATL said.

Bloomberg News | June 23, 2022 | 7:51 am

US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping

Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2022 | 4:05 am

Chinese battery giant CATL prices $6.7 billion share sale

It sold 109.76 million shares at 410 yuan apiece in an A-share private placement, it said in a statement Wednesday.

Bloomberg News | June 22, 2022 | 2:52 pm

Sigma eyes lithium major status after boosting Brazil resources

The Grota do Cirilo project in Minas Gerais state is on track to begin producing early next year.

Bloomberg News | June 22, 2022 | 12:39 pm

Umicore plan to double down on battery business knocks almost $1bn off market cap

The Belgian company presented a 5 billion euro plan to bulk up its battery materials business by 2026.

Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 10:14 am

Electra begins talks on second cobalt refinery in Quebec

Electra has been focused on creating North America's first integrated battery materials park near the town of Cobalt, Ontario.

Staff Writer | June 22, 2022 | 9:28 am

Piedmont Lithium looks abroad amid North Carolina uncertainty

Piedmont's first steps toward securing lithium supplies will be in Quebec or Ghana.

Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 7:38 am

Lithium Power to become sole owner of Chile project

Lithium Power is merging with its JV partners on the Maricunga project in Chile to become the asset’s sole owner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2022 | 3:31 am

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