Battery Metals Top Stories

E3, Pure Lithium to test production of lithium metal batteries from Alberta brine

The companies will assess the technical and economic criteria of a commercial lithium metal battery facility.

Staff Writer | August 20, 2024 | 8:46 am

Arab Gulf States double down mining efforts

The Arab Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE,…

Jamil Hijazi | August 20, 2024 | 5:36 am

US gives Electra $20 million to build cobalt plant

The funds will support construction of a cobalt sulfate facility…

Bloomberg News | August 19, 2024 | 1:08 pm

Euro Manganese shares jump after offtake deal with US cathode specialist

The seven-year deal will account for a “significant percentage” of…

Staff Writer | August 19, 2024 | 7:45 am

Tetra Technologies invests in lithium tech developer KMX

The deal is among the latest in the direct lithium…

Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 6:53 am

Saudi Arabia set on securing lithium for EV ambitions

Saudi Arabia is committed to sourcing lithium from overseas as it looks to produce EV batteries and invest in the electric vehicle sector.

Reuters | April 28, 2024 | 10:08 am

SQM invests $2 million in Chilean startup Movener

Movener, which aims to transform traditional trucks into hybrid-electric vehicles, is the first Chilean company in SQM’s venture portfolio.

Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 9:01 am

Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP

Under takeover rules, BHP is required to either make a solid offer for Anglo American by May 22 or walk away.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2024 | 3:24 am

On lithium’s frontier, miners are betting on a greener second act

Despite bullish long term forecasts, the metal has been languishing near two-year lows as demand fails to keep pace.

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 2:43 pm

Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA

EVs could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency.

Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:19 am

SQM partner Tianqi Lithium requests shareholders vote on Codelco tie-up

Tianqi also said not enough financial information has been given to determine the impact on SQM operations from the deal.

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 6:58 am

Saline solution-based method efficiently recovers critical minerals from e-waste

A method developed at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory selectively recovers manganese, magnesium, dysprosium, and neodymium from spent electronics.

Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 6:06 am

Mining stoppage adds to Eramet’s New Caledonia woes

Mining at the SLN unit has now been suspended since mid-April.

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:47 am

India seeks overseas help for lithium processing to avoid relying on China

India's Ministry of Mines began discussions with Australia and the United States last year, according to Reuters.

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:40 am

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