Indian state-owned firm to sign lithium pact with ArgentinaThe state-owned joint venture will "shortly" sign an agreement with Argentina to secure a few lithium blocks.Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 7:40 am
Fixing deep-sea mining damage would be double the cost of extraction — studyEcosystem restoration would cost between $5.3 - $5.7m per sq.…Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 5:10 am
World faces ‘terrifying’ future if miners, regulators don’t step up — NewcrestThe mining industry needs to bring online the equivalent of…Reuters | June 28, 2023 | 5:58 pm
Lithium mining stocks plunge after Goldman sees “sharp correction” Billions wiped off sector after Goldman says bull market “over for now" but Chinese lithium prices have begun to tick upwards again. Frik Els | June 1, 2022 | 4:34 pm
Managem to supply Renault with cobalt for EV batteries Under this seven-year supply deal, Managem will supply Renault with 5,000 tonnes of cobalt sulfate annually starting from 2025. Reuters | June 1, 2022 | 10:45 am
Race for cheaper EVs may face years-long setback on metal costs A surge in battery metal prices means it could take several years longer for electric vehicles to become as affordable as conventional cars, according to BloombergNEF. Bloomberg News | June 1, 2022 | 9:57 am
VW CEO says Tesla moves at double speed in changing industry VW’s efforts to make changes are often held up by a convoluted governance structure. Bloomberg News | June 1, 2022 | 7:12 am
US needs to take urgent steps to prevent getting ‘shut out’ from critical minerals, says researcher President Joe Biden authorized the Defense Production Act to increase battery metals production and reduce the country’s reliance on China and Russia. Naimul Karim | June 1, 2022 | 6:46 am
India’s top e-recycler to spend $1bn on expansions as EVs take off Attero is seeking to recycle over 300,000 metric tons of lithium-ion battery waste annually by 2027. Reuters | May 31, 2022 | 10:19 am
UK EV battery hopeful plans $253 million pilot plant Britishvolt says it’s close to announcing another major investor for what is planned to be one of the UK’s biggest EV battery plants. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2022 | 9:43 am
Reopening bets spur market-leading rally in China lithium stocks Goldman expects “sharp correction” for lithium price. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2022 | 8:01 am
Eramet plans more lithium plants in South America The French miner also eyes expansions into Chile and Bolivia as it shift towards metals needed for EVs and the green energy transition. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2022 | 7:54 am