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Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads

Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance.

Kristie Batten | August 11, 2024 | 7:12 am

Graphic: Investment needed to meet battery demand by 2040

Investment in batteries is expected to surpass $1.6 trillion by…

Elements - Visual Capitalist | August 9, 2024 | 8:12 am

Copper price: four Chinese bear charts

Overcapacity and a "slow-moving property crisis" will see China continue…

Frik Els | August 8, 2024 | 3:42 pm

US Strategic Metals tapped for $400 million EXIM Bank loan

The company plans to mine what it considers to be…

Staff Writer | August 8, 2024 | 9:01 am

E3 Lithium to construct demonstration facility Alberta

According to the company, the Demo project will produce lithium…

Staff Writer | August 8, 2024 | 7:47 am

China plans biggest ever cobalt purchases for state reserves

The metal has slumped to five-year lows amid booming production in the DRC and Indonesia.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 7:57 am

SQM swings to $870 million loss on sinking prices, tax ruling

Data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence suggests that global prices have fallen by more than 80%, dragged by weaker demand for EVs.

Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 7:10 am

High concentrations of rare earths found in Utah, Colorado coal mines

Rare earth elements are concentrated in fine-grain shale units in Utah and Colorado active coal mines.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals

Apple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years.

Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 11:00 am

At least two companies seek Norway seabed mining permits

The government aims to issue first licenses in 2025, but companies will require separate approvals to start production.

Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 8:13 am

Six new large mines need to come online annually by 2050 to meet global copper demand – study

To meet the copper needs of electrifying the global vehicle fleet by 2050, as many as six new large copper mines must be brought online.

Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 5:25 am

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Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads

Graphic: Investment needed to meet battery demand by 2040

Copper price: four Chinese bear charts

US Strategic Metals tapped for $400 million EXIM Bank loan

E3 Lithium to construct demonstration facility Alberta

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China plans biggest ever cobalt purchases for state reserves

SQM swings to $870 million loss on sinking prices, tax ruling

High concentrations of rare earths found in Utah, Colorado coal mines

Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals

At least two companies seek Norway seabed mining permits

Six new large mines need to come online annually by 2050 to meet global copper demand – study

Chinese ownership may affect eligibility for Australian critical minerals tax credits, minister says

Ma’aden extracts lithium from seawater

Portuguese company eyes two lithium refineries in Iberia by 2030