CMOC to double copper output at Congo mines to 1 million tonnes by 2028The Chinese miner produced about 420,000 tonnes of copper in 2023.Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:17 am
Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop outThe world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion…Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Lithium projects likely to exceed government targets in ChileSixty percent of the projects are within 16 salt flats…Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 12:49 pm
Rio Tinto CEO bullish on lithium but not eyeing big acquisitions Rio Tinto is developing the Rincon project, a lithium-brine mine in Argentina. Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 6:55 am
Huayou Cobalt chief proposes battery material policy to tackle overcapacity China's LFP capacity will reach 5.75 million metric tons in 2025, while global demand is estimated to be about 2.67 million tons that year. Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 6:46 am
Lake Resources announces job cuts to further reduce costs This comes at a time when signs have shown that the lithium market has been stabilizing after falling around 70% over the past year. Reuters | March 3, 2024 | 2:12 pm
As batteries demand more cobalt, scientists figure out how to use less for blue pigments Scientists have discovered a new blue pigment that uses less cobalt but still maintains a brilliant shine. Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 2:10 am
Chile wants 3 or 4 new lithium projects running in 2026, finance minister says Chile initiated a policy last year to increase state control of the strategic metal needed in batteries for electric vehicles. Reuters | March 3, 2024 | 1:30 am
Newly created Critical Metals on track to construct EU’s first battery-grade lithium mine Wolfsberg is kicking off a two year construction phase, and has an agreement to supply BMW by 2027. Amanda Stutt | March 1, 2024 | 12:07 pm
Yellen praises Chile’s policies in visit to lithium-rich ally US Treasury Secretary will see government officials including Finance Minister Mario Marcel and central bank President Rosanna Costa. Bloomberg News | March 1, 2024 | 9:11 am
SQM expands into lithium glut in bet that buyers will return SQM, which is closely watched because it’s more exposed to spot prices than peers, sees stable prices in the short term and as is more positive after that. Bloomberg News | February 29, 2024 | 5:02 pm
Syrah Resources inks offtake deal with Posco Future M Syrah will supply 2 kilotonnes of natural graphite per month in the year following commissioning. Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 2:27 pm