Battery Metals Top Stories

EU sees hope for US minerals deal from new forced labour law

The EU is set to implement its law on forced labour this year.

Reuters | April 5, 2024 | 8:12 am

Lithium’s role in ‘clean’ ammonia production reimagined

US-based researchers updated an ammonia production process to make it…

Staff Writer | April 5, 2024 | 6:06 am

Graphite’s war-fighting capabilities

Natural graphite and aluminium are the materials most commonly used…

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | April 4, 2024 | 5:10 pm

Morocco expects more EV battery investments, minister says

Government gave the green light for Chinese electric battery maker…

Reuters | April 4, 2024 | 11:42 am

Sigma Lithium CEO won’t sell the company at current lithium prices

The company said this week it plans to increase production…

Reuters | April 4, 2024 | 10:10 am

AME Roundup: BC’s first critical minerals strategy has some asking: ‘Is it enough?’

The strategy aims to tackle obstacles impeding project development and workforce stability.

Henry Lazenby | January 23, 2024 | 11:40 am

Nevada Sunrise’s Gemini emerges as one of largest US lithium resources

Company says the first resource estimate "exceeded expectations" given the limited drilling the company has done to date.

Staff Writer | January 23, 2024 | 10:27 am

Australian lithium output cuts seen on price slump

Australian lithium producers may be set to track the nickel industry in project curtailments and delays this reporting season.

Reuters | January 23, 2024 | 8:57 am

Lamborghini interested in cobalt-free battery developed at MIT

MIT researchers have designed a new lithium-ion battery whose cathode doesn’t use cobalt or nickel.

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

Codelco secures first lithium asset with Australian firm buy

The A$385 million ($254 million) acquisition of Lithium Power International hands Codelco the Maricunga lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2024 | 3:48 am

Eramet’s New Caledonia nickel plant runs reduced output after power incident

The production process at the company's Doniambo plant in New Caledonia was disrupted by the breaking of several furnace cathodes.

Reuters | January 22, 2024 | 9:12 am

Nickel prices keep slumping even as mines close

The metal used in stainless steel and EV batteries is down more than 40% from a year ago amid a growing global glut.

Bloomberg News | January 22, 2024 | 8:26 am

Nickel price crash seen extending Indonesia’s grip on supply

A prolonged slump in nickel prices is stress-testing producers worldwide.

Bloomberg News | January 22, 2024 | 7:41 am

Nickel, cobalt may help produce hydrogen from urea

A new nickel and cobalt-based material helps remove urea from water and potentially convert it into hydrogen gas.

Staff Writer | January 22, 2024 | 6:00 am

First

Last