BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteriesA 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
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AVZ Minerals to file arbitration over contested Congo lithium mine Last week, Zijin Mining said joint venture Manono Lithium SAS was granted rights over the northeast tenement of the Manono mine. Reuters | October 30, 2023 | 6:43 am
Appian invests in US graphite-focused firm Urbix Appian has also inked a deal with Urbix to develop a commercial-scale downstream graphite processing facility in the US. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 6:23 am
Germany’s Scholz says his country willing to invest in Nigerian gas, minerals "There is a willingness to invest, especially in critical minerals," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters. Reuters | October 29, 2023 | 12:53 pm
US, UK make progress on critical minerals agreement, US says US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said "significant progress" was made on a US-UK critical minerals agreement in talks on Saturday in Japan. Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:27 pm
Copycat Chinese lithium firms back Nigerian processing plant The $250 million project is a response to the Nigerian government’s efforts to diversify the economy away from oil. Bloomberg News | October 27, 2023 | 7:41 am
Indonesia’s high-grade nickel ore reserves may be depleted in 6 years Indonesia's high-grade 1.7% nickel ore is mainly used for the country's nickel pig iron (NPI) production. Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 7:16 am
Researchers figure out efficient way to produce key ingredient in Li-ion batteries Japanese scientists synthesized lithium cobalt oxide at low temperatures. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 5:31 am
Rinehart buys 18% stake in Azure Minerals to block SQM takeover Hancock Prospecting's stake in Azure is just short of the 20% level that would require a mandatory buyout offer. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2023 | 3:47 am
Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China Vietnam's government is planning to auction new mining concessions for rare earths later this year. Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 2:21 pm