EV battery production faces supply chain, geopolitical headwinds – reportS&P Global also said soaring prices of critical battery metals threaten the profit margins of suppliers and automakers.Reuters | October 31, 2022 | 9:55 am
Tesla held talks over buying stake in Glencore – reportThe EV giant considered acquiring part of Glencore, but negotiations…Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2022 | 3:57 am
Nth Cycle’s critical mineral refining, recycling technology reduces emissions – studyBoston-based metal refining technology company began commercial operations in September.Amanda Stutt | October 28, 2022 | 2:44 pm
Battery metal bust spurs output cut at leading lithium project Production from Greenbushes in Western Australia is likely to be reduced as sales drop and inventories rise. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2024 | 9:58 am
Lifezone Metals stock rises on new nickel discovery at Kabanga The latest drilling results from the Safari Link area represent a near-term opportunity for resource and value addition, Lifezone said. Staff Writer | January 29, 2024 | 9:05 am
Australia’s resources minister seeks investment from Korea, Japan Madeleine King will be meeting Japan's trade minister Ken Saito, and South Korean trade and energy minister Duk-geun Ahn. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:54 am
Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium prices The world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply of the metal used in EV batteries has caused prices to collapse. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 6:56 am
Small electric aircraft have lower environmental impact than equivalent fossil-fuelled aircraft Battery-powered electric aircraft have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of aviation, according to new research. Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 7:28 am
Chinese companies to invest up to $7bn in Congo mining infrastructure Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects as part of an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt JV in the DRC. Reuters | January 27, 2024 | 1:34 pm
Lithium lowdown: Week 4, 2024 roundup and analysis A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 19 to 26. Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 26, 2024 | 2:28 pm
Sigma Lithium’s chief controls officer exits company in latest shake-up Over the past year, Sigma has lost a number of top executives. Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Court rejects request to halt construction of Swedish battery plant in Quebec Last September, Northvolt announced that it would open a $5.2 billion gigafactory. Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 10:01 am