Battery Metals Top Stories

Global battery demand to quadruple by 2030 — report

According to Bain & Company, lithium-ion batteries will remain dominant for the foreseeable future.

Staff Writer | July 17, 2024 | 10:26 pm

Boyd, Roosen, Quartermain: It takes grit, invention, luck to make the big time

Mining industry legends discuss the backstories on their multibillion-dollar successes.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | July 17, 2024 | 3:12 pm

Sodium-ion battery startup sparks lithium alternative

Peak Energy received $55 million in funding to scale up…

Bloomberg News | July 17, 2024 | 12:48 pm

Column: BHP joins the lengthening list of nickel price casualties

Indonesia's nickel production surge is challenging the West's ambitions of…

Reuters | July 17, 2024 | 8:57 am

Rio Tinto names Shell’s Katie Jackson as new copper chief

Jackson, who is the current president of National Grid Ventures,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2024 | 3:33 am

Li-Cycle raises cost estimate for Rochester Hub project again

In October, Li-Cyle paused the construction of its flagship battery recycling facility and later said it was evaluating financing and strategic alternatives.

Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 3:19 pm

South Africa optimistic for tax breaks to kick-start EV industry

South Africa has abundant supplies of raw materials vital for the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 9:14 am

Avalon enters $11 million funding agreement for lithium processing facility

The first drawdown will be for C$2.75 million, and is expected to close within the next two weeks.

Staff Writer | March 18, 2024 | 7:53 am

Indonesia says Vale to build another $2bn HPAL plant

PT Vale Indonesia is exploring a potential investment in a high-pressure acid leaching plant in Sulawesi island.

Reuters | March 18, 2024 | 7:38 am

Australia’s MinRes to develop lithium processing hub in Goldfields region

The decision follows its acquisition of the Lake Johnston nickel concentrator plant and tenure from Poseidon Nickel.

Reuters | March 17, 2024 | 4:09 pm

BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce

BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia.

Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 9:20 am

Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report

The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company.

Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 7:19 am

Tesla Germany staff to elect new council to gain control over work conditions

The IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over pay and working conditions at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin.

Reuters | March 16, 2024 | 8:17 pm

Graphjet, Energem merge to create direct biomass-to-graphite company

On Friday, Graphjet’s ordinary shares started trading on the Nasdaq.

Staff Writer | March 15, 2024 | 10:54 am

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