Battery Metals Top Stories

IGO revises chemical plant project cost at Greenbushes to $579m

The plant at Greenbushes lithium mine is expected to cost about A$880 million.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 3:15 pm

Column: Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing the boat?

The mood was a bit downbeat this week at the…

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 8:35 am

Rio Tinto adopts space tech for lithium exploration in Argentina

Rio will use Fleet Space's technologies to advance exploration at…

Staff Writer | October 30, 2024 | 5:53 am

Pilbara Minerals cuts FY25 output forecast; flags Pilgangoora optimization

The country's biggest pure-play lithium miner expects output between 700,000…

Reuters | October 29, 2024 | 3:20 pm

Trillions needed to achieve net-zero by 2050 — Wood Mackenzie

The report shows the world needs to invest $78 trillion…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2024 | 6:47 am

Graphite One earmarked for $325 million loan for anode manufacturing plant

Its proposed project is anchored by what it considers to be the nation's largest and highest-grade graphite deposit.

Staff Writer | October 19, 2024 | 2:45 pm

India seeks critical mineral agreement with US, hopes for a trade pact

Earlier this month, India and US signed an initial pact to cooperate on strengthening supply chains for lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals.

Reuters | October 19, 2024 | 1:24 pm

Left and right ‘unite’ against Rio lithium project in Serbia

The council of Loznica, population around 20,000 about 100 km west of Belgrade, is deciding whether to amend its official plan to allow the 250-hectare development.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | October 18, 2024 | 3:43 pm

Cornish Lithium opens UK’s first low-emission lithium plant

The project aims to produce 10,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium hydroxide by 2027.

Staff Writer | October 18, 2024 | 10:00 am

Indonesia controls nickel ore supply to balance weak demand

Nickel smelters in the country responsible for more than half of world production are enduring a shortage of ore due to government licensing issues.

Bloomberg News | October 18, 2024 | 7:53 am

Graphene maker BeDimensional gets EIB support to boost production

Graphene, whose powder has a high electrical and thermal conductivity, can be used to increase the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 4:06 pm

Indonesia looks to next phase for nickel industry as fixer-in-chief bows out

The new administration will have to navigate institutional hold-ups, cut red tape and protectionist measures and campaign for continued disclosure.

Bloomberg News | October 17, 2024 | 3:29 pm

After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply

A majority of GM's deals are for minerals supply, not necessarily JVs, and the automaker likely would continue that approach.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 12:48 pm

Indonesia forms $1.2 billion battery venture with China’s CATL

The project in Karawang, West Java, aims to scale up battery production to 15 gigawatts a year.

Bloomberg News | October 17, 2024 | 12:13 pm

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