Peru wants to seize lithium ‘window of opportunity,’ says ministerThe world's second largest copper producer, Peru has a lithium exploration project in the region of Puno, on the border with Bolivia.Reuters | April 27, 2023 | 2:20 pm
South32 aims for downstream production of battery chemicalsMiner will consider moving into the production of manganese sulphate…Reuters | April 27, 2023 | 8:22 am
Chile’s state lithium push emerges as test for Latam resource nationalismAcross the world, nationalizing oil industries in particular has proved…Reuters | April 27, 2023 | 6:42 am
Researchers link cobalt mining in the DRC to violence, substance abuse, food-water insecurity An interdisciplinary group of researchers is calling for more data on how emerging technologies affect human health and livelihoods. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 26, 2021 | 10:17 am
Lithium production growth to accelerate, but supply risks abound — report A host of new players are developing new extraction techniques, which could upend primary supply of lithium, says Fitch. MINING.com Editor | December 24, 2021 | 1:02 pm
Rio Tinto calls for public dialogue on Jadar lithium project in Serbia after protests Rio will engage in a public dialogue about the project, which has stirred protests by environmental groups. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 23, 2021 | 8:47 am
Cobalt price rally will extend into 2022 on demand surge, major trader says There have been no factors that would trigger a significant declines in prices, with port congestion continuing and major users sticking to output plans, , according to Marubeni Corp. Bloomberg News | December 23, 2021 | 7:45 am
Tesla seeks first US battery graphite with Syrah supply deal Melbourne-based company will supply Elon Musk’s company with graphite anode material for an initial four years Reuters | December 22, 2021 | 10:49 pm
Huayou buys lithium mine in Zimbabwe for $422 million Zimbabwe is desperate to attract investors into its mining sector, which it says will drive the recovery of its stricken economy. Reuters | December 22, 2021 | 8:19 am
US faces tough choices in 2022 on mines for electric vehicle metals Biden in August issued an executive order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric. Reuters | December 22, 2021 | 8:15 am
Lithium miner’s woes may exacerbate strain in EV supply chain Pilbara Minerals has slashed its forecast for shipments, further exacerbating tight supply for the key ingredient in EV batteries. Bloomberg News | December 21, 2021 | 9:34 am
Rio Tinto buys Argentina lithium project for $825m The Rincon lithium brine project is located in the heart of the "lithium triangle" in the northern Salta Province. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2021 | 9:19 am