Tianqi Lithium swings to loss on battery metal’s price plungeThe Chinese lithium miner posted a net loss of 5.21 billion yuan for the first six months, from a profit of 6.45 billion yuan a year earlier.Bloomberg News | September 2, 2024 | 12:05 pm
YPF eyes sale of lithium unit as focus narrows on shale ramp-upUnder new management, YPF is instead entirely focused on ramping…Bloomberg News | August 30, 2024 | 11:59 am
Brazil BNDES to fund Sigma’s second lithium concentrate plantInvestment will be used to increase lithium production in Grota…Staff Writer | August 30, 2024 | 8:19 am
Arafura Rare Earths secures up to $300 million in finance from Canada The company already has supply agreements with Hyundai, Kia and Siemens Gamesa. Reuters | May 27, 2024 | 6:54 am
New technique allows recycling components of solid-state batteries over and over again Researchers have successfully applied cold sintering to the solid and liquid electrolyte components of solid-state batteries to recycle them. Staff Writer | May 27, 2024 | 6:06 am
Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – report A new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and innovative fast-charging methods are driving the adoption of electric and autonomous mining vehicles. Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:31 am
Trafigura faces off with aluminum bulls over huge metal stash The aluminum market is caught in a clash between some of the biggest traders and banks. Bloomberg News | May 25, 2024 | 1:02 pm
Video: China’s dominance drives global battery trends, says Adamas Intelligence China continues to dominate the EV market, as every second electric car sold globally in the past year was made in the country. Henry Lazenby | May 25, 2024 | 5:41 am
Managem’s revenues fall in Q1 on lower cobalt output Production at its Bou Azzer mine in the Atlas mountains has been reduced "to preserve resources," amid low prices. Reuters | May 24, 2024 | 12:05 pm
NGO sues Norway over deep-sea mining plans WWF argues that Norway's decision to allow seabed exploration breaches national law, goes against experts' advice and sets a risky precedent. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2024 | 3:48 am
Ranked: The world’s largest lithium producers in 2023 Australia, Chile, and China—accounted for 88% of lithium production last year. Visual Capitalist - Elements | May 23, 2024 | 11:26 am
US Congress to fund $2m Pentagon study on deep sea mining The Pentagon will explore the feasibility of refining ocean-floor minerals in the U.S., reports the Wall Street Journal. Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 9:56 am