Battery Metals Top Stories

Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear

Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify away from China.

Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 9:13 am

Chilean Cobalt gets $317 million funding support from EXIM Bank

The loan is expected to fund development efforts within the…

Staff Writer | June 17, 2024 | 8:47 am

Cluff Africa agrees to develop Zimbabwe lithium mine

Cluff will be assigned a 45% share of licenses at…

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2024 | 8:06 am

SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia

The miner had previously landed supply deals with Ford Motors…

Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 7:43 am

Japan, Chile boost ties in lithium extraction, supply

Japanese firms would have long-term preferential access to the battery…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2024 | 5:50 am

Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny

The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding.

Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:56 am

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am

Patriot Battery Metals aims to fast-track Corvette lithium production

From discovery in 2017 to an initial resource in 2023 that outlined one of the largest lithium pegmatite resources in the Americas, the company’s now eyeing its next milestone.

Henry Lazenby | February 26, 2024 | 10:28 am