New sponge can remove toxic metals, recover critical minerals from contaminated waterResearchers developed a new sponge that can remove heavy metals like lead and cobalt from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind.Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 4:00 am
Lithium industry leads employment growth in Argentina’s mining sectorEmployment in Argentina’s lithium mining sector grew by 68% year-over-year.Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 2:47 am
Quebec energy shortfall hurts EV supply chain, says lithium CEO“Only a few years ago, you wanted to build a…Bloomberg News | May 11, 2023 | 3:06 pm
Blockchain rare earth scheme to certify sustainable output for EVs An EU-funded certification scheme using blockchain is being developed for rare earths. Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 10:36 am
Rare earth prices set to keep on the boil after sharp rally China's industry ministry met automakers and battery companies last month to discuss surging prices. Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 6:15 am
China, Argentina deepening ties beyond mining China will provide Argentina with more than $23 billion in financing for infrastructure projects and the Belt and Road initiative. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2022 | 11:07 am
Zijin Mining to invest $380m in Argentina lithium plant The plant will be located in the Tres Quebradas project, in the northern province of Catamarca. Reuters | February 4, 2022 | 10:26 am
Standard Lithium responds to short seller allegations, stock rebounds Short seller alleged that Standard is part of a "long-running stock promotion scheme" by its chief executive Robert Mintak. Staff Writer | February 4, 2022 | 9:58 am
Information batteries: the latest proposal to dethrone lithium-ion batteries “Information batteries” store surplus renewable energy as computation. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 4, 2022 | 6:06 am
China built Congo a toll road that led straight to the ruling family The Kabilas’ involvement in the toll road came to light through the biggest leak ever of financial documents from Africa. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2022 | 10:15 am
Explainer: Costs of nickel and cobalt used in electric vehicle batteries Rising sales and a scramble along the supply chain to secure materials have propelled prices of battery ingredients. Reuters | February 3, 2022 | 7:56 am
SQM files project to cut water, brine extraction in Chile The a $778,000 project seeks to mitigate the overall impact of its lithium operations in one of the driest places in the world. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2022 | 3:39 am