Battery Metals Top Stories

Greenbushes becomes first Australian mine committed to IRMA audit

Located 250 km south of Perth, Greenbushes has been a leader in the Australian lithium sector for over 40 years.

Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 1:38 pm

NextSource completes equipment upgrade for Molo graphite mine

The Madagascar mine is now meeting or exceeding recovery and…

Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 10:11 am

Australia’s lithium industry seen bearing brunt of supply cuts

Goldman Sachs sees lithium prices falling further in 2025.

Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 7:10 am

Glencore ceases to stockpile cobalt

Large surpluses of cobalt have pushed prices to around $12…

Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 7:01 am

Arcadium Lithium pauses expansion plans on prices, supply glut

The company posted second-quarter net income of $85.7 million.

Bloomberg News | August 6, 2024 | 1:29 pm

Aston Minerals ups nickel resource estimate at Boomerang in Ontario

Contained metals are estimated to be 7.4 billion lb. nickel and 297,624 lb. cobalt, representing a 21.6% increase in nickel metal tonnes.

Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 9:22 am

Researchers point to pyrite as possible source of lithium

A West Virginia University research team found plenty of lithium in pyrite minerals in shale.

Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 6:06 am

Codelco aims to land partner for Maricunga lithium by next year

Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, is entering the lithium business under the mandate President Gabriel Boric's government announced last year to boost the state's role.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 5:16 pm

Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five projects

Economy minister Nicolas Grau said the country is hoping to develop between 3 and 5 new lithium projects.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 8:07 am

Horizonte Minerals fails to secure financing, considering mine sale

The company considers selling its Brazilian nickel mine amidst low prices and supply surplus from Indonesia.

Staff Writer | April 15, 2024 | 7:21 am

Tesla supplier Piedmont Lithium gets key North Carolina mining permit

The proposed mine could produce 30,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide per year.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 5:35 am

Illegal workers arrested at Posco Argentina operation

The illegal workers had entered Argentina under tourist visas and started working for the mining company at the Güemes Industrial Park.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2024 | 12:42 pm

New electrolyte component allows for safe, high-performance solid-state batteries

A stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor has been found to address the need for non-sulphide solid electrolytes in solid-state batteries.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2024 | 6:57 am

US moves closer to approving ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine

The proposed mine, roughly 225 miles north of Las Vegas, contains one of North America's largest sources of lithium.

Reuters | April 12, 2024 | 2:03 pm

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