Battery Metals Top Stories

Australia may speed tax breaks for critical minerals refining

The move follows Albemarle's announcement this week that it could shed about 300 jobs in Australia.

Bloomberg News | August 1, 2024 | 6:56 am

New plans for LithiumBank’s Boardwalk and Park Place projects in Alberta

Over the next two quarters, the company will work on…

Staff Writer | July 31, 2024 | 10:18 am

Liontown kicks off lithium production in Western Australia

The Kathleen Valley lithium mine is expected to reach production…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2024 | 6:33 am

Australia’s IGO flags job cuts as nickel price slumps

As part of the restructure, IGO will focus on maximizing…

Reuters | July 30, 2024 | 11:17 am

New method recovers 50% lithium from batteries in 30 seconds

Researchers at Rice University used microwave radiation and a biodegradable…

Staff Writer | July 30, 2024 | 9:46 am

Savannah could request compulsory land acquisitions for Portuguese lithium project

The company requires around 840 hectares for its four-mine project in the Barroso region.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 10:44 am

E3 Lithium expands Calgary lab to incorporate lithium carbonate production

The development facility, located at the University of Calgary, has been operational since early 2021.

Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 8:17 am

India considers incentives for lithium processing

India is considering offering incentives to encourage private companies to set up lithium processing facilities.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 6:54 am

Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study

A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.

Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am

Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt

Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits.

Bloomberg News | May 8, 2024 | 7:41 am

China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion

The rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing projects that 'purely' expand production capacity.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:37 am

Equinor buys 45% stake in two US lithium projects

Equinor will initially compensate Standard Lithium $30 million and cover project expenses up to $33 million.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:32 am

Sigma Lithium hikes resources, life of flagship mine in Brazil

Sigma Lithium has added 22.2 million tonnes of proven and probable reserves and mine-life to its Grota do Cirilo hard rock lithium asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2024 | 5:23 am

Eurobattery Minerals to acquire majority stake in Spanish tungsten miner

Miner signed a non-binding letter of intent to invest €2.5 million in Spanish company Tungsten San Juan and obtain 51% ownership on a fully diluted basis.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 5:16 am

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