US officials remove key obstacle to Thacker Pass lithium projectThe opinion from the US Interior Department comes amid an acrimonious debate about whether more mines should be built to produce lithium.Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 1:23 pm
EU raw material targets need money and faster permits, sector chief saysUnder the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, 10% of annual…Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 8:48 am
Korea’s battery makers embrace LFP cells as China strides aheadSouth Korea’s battery giants have to date mainly focused on…Bloomberg News | May 15, 2023 | 8:26 am
Non-lithium stationary battery market shoots up in next decade — report IDTechEx forecasts the market for non-lithium battery chemistries in stationary storage to grow at a CAGR of 61% between 2022-2032. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 19, 2021 | 6:18 am
The world wants more lithium but doesn’t want more mines Rio Tinto's Jadar lithium project is facing opposition in Serbia, as are other miners' projects around the world. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2021 | 11:06 am
Most commodities prices to average lower in 2022 — report Out of the 27 key commodities, Fitch sees 19 of them averaging lower on a year-on-year basis. MINING.com Editor | December 17, 2021 | 1:42 pm
China’s Huayou agrees lithium production, battery recycling tie-up Huayou, the world's biggest cobalt refiner in 2020, has been looking at investing more in lithium projects in China. Reuters | December 17, 2021 | 9:43 am
Norra Kärr deposit could help make the EU self-sufficient in rare earth metals – study A researcher at the University of Gothenburg proposes studying untapped REE deposits outside China so they are developed in an efficient manner. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 17, 2021 | 6:06 am
Jervois up despite inflation pressuring Idaho Cobalt Operations capex higher Inflation pressure drives up ICO capex, says Jervois Global. Henry Lazenby | December 16, 2021 | 11:06 am
Europe’s green deal needs to get round anti-mining roadblock If the EU is going to persuade its citizens of its green credentials, policy-makers may have to get into the dirty side of mining, writes Andy Home. Reuters | December 16, 2021 | 7:52 am
IGO to buy Western Areas for A$1.1bn amid soaring nickel demand The cash splurge will boost IGO’s nickel business from a short-life, single asset operation to a multi-asset division. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2021 | 5:55 am
China EV, battery makers grapple with graphite squeeze Around 70% of all graphite comes from China, and there are few viable alternatives for batteries. Reuters | December 15, 2021 | 1:00 pm