Battery Metals Top Stories

Syrah secures $150m US loan for Mozambique graphite operation

Execution of the loan agreement with United States International Development Finance Corporation follows a three-year process.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2024 | 8:36 am

NextSource reveals new leadership and growth strategy

It has appointed Hanré Rossouw as its new president and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2024 | 3:57 am

Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine

Groups argued the project posed an existential risk to the…

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 2:41 pm

Argentina Lithium wins local authority approval to kick off exploration push

Officials have approved a two-year permit for the company to…

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 9:18 am

American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec

Deal grants the Canadian junior a 100% interest in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 3:48 am

Sibanye’s Montana woes underscore miners’ growing reliance on Washington

A fight over government largesse shows how much the stakes have changed for US mines as overseas rivals have expanded market control.

Reuters | October 23, 2024 | 3:40 pm

Volt Lithium produces battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Texas operations

Volt has been operating its proprietary DLE system in the field since September, when it achieved its first lithium production.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 8:38 am

Rebels take control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub

With Myanmar responsible for 57% of global dysprosium and terbium supply, prolonged disruption would limit feedstock for permanent magnets used in virtually all EV motors.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 3:21 am

US DOE announces $428 million for 14 clean energy projects in former coal communities

Communities with de-commissioned coal facilities were selected by DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains.

Staff Writer | October 22, 2024 | 11:38 am

Column: Electric vehicles prove a bumpy ride for battery metals

Explosive price rallies in 2021 and 2022 resulted in too much new production capacity being brought online too quickly.

Reuters | October 22, 2024 | 9:30 am

Giyani’s demo plant enters commissioning phase, first production expected Q4

Once construction is completed, the facility will be the largest HPMSM demo plant globally, the company says.

Staff Writer | October 22, 2024 | 9:10 am

Serra Verde makes global list of critical projects

The Minerals Security Partnership has named Serra Verde's Pela Ema mine in Brazil of critical importance to the global energy transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2024 | 3:52 am

Northern Graphite to double output in Quebec

The company is moving up a planned two-month shutdown to start on Nov. 2 to install capacity for 25,000 tonnes a year.

Staff Writer | October 21, 2024 | 11:46 am

EU set to choose firm for critical minerals joint buying platform

The EU aims to sign a contract by the end of the year.

Reuters | October 21, 2024 | 9:31 am

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