Battery Metals Top Stories

Arcadium Lithium pauses expansion plans on prices, supply glut

The company posted second-quarter net income of $85.7 million.

Bloomberg News | August 6, 2024 | 1:29 pm

EnergyX makes $150 million bid for Galan Lithium’s Argentina assets

The bid comes as prices for lithium have tumbled in…

Reuters | August 5, 2024 | 1:11 pm

Australian spodumene producers staying the course amid low prices

Australia’s small group of hard rock lithium producers are still…

Kristie Batten | August 4, 2024 | 3:00 pm

Arcadium acquires Li-Metal’s technology, pilot plant in $11 million deal

Arcadium will also provide lithium to Li-Metal as part of…

Staff Writer | August 3, 2024 | 9:13 pm

A fraught election just reshaped the next steps for deep sea mining

Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho has been elected the next secretary-general…

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2024 | 4:28 pm

Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota

To access the higher quota, Albemarle would need to prove the use of sustainable technology such as DLE, among other things.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 4:05 pm

Australia’s top pension boosts critical minerals to $8 billion

In January, AustralianSuper said it would double its lithium exposure in the next five years.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 10:23 am

Winning over public key to EU’s mineral supply push, says industry

The key to social acceptance was active engagement with local communities and pro-active communicating, said CEO of EIT RawMaterials.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 9:40 am

Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough

Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities.

Gregory D. Wischer | May 15, 2024 | 8:51 am

EU to call for mineral projects, eyes joint purchases

The EU Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to guarantee a supply of lithium, copper and other minerals for green technologies.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:34 am

Vale Indonesia granted mining permit extension to 2035

Special licence is part of a wider deal that will see state-owned holding MIND ID become PT Vale’s largest shareholder, with 34% ownership.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 5:21 am

BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant

Production at the new plant was expected to begin around the end of 2025, representing a $290 million investment.

Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 6:01 pm

US blames China’s CMOC for predatory tactics behind cobalt glut

CMOC said in March that its Tenke and Kisanfu projects in Congo will produce more than 60,000 tons of cobalt this year.

Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 1:26 pm

Korea Zinc sees US opportunities as it targets big copper growth

The company is looking to increase its copper production to 150,000 tons a year by 2028 from around 30,000 tons in 2023.

Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 9:08 am

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