Cobalt Top Stories

US gathers resource-rich nations to push minerals security pact

The initiative, launched in June, is designed to funnel investment toward developing countries with mining projects that adhere to stricter environmental, social and governance standards.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 11:36 am

Investing abroad could be the solution to America’s clean energy future

Investing in mineral-rich countries would be easier than building new…

Bruno Venditti | September 19, 2022 | 7:53 am

Heritage, Retriev, Battery Solutions merger creates circular supply chain in North America

"It makes us the largest collector, packager and processor of…

Amanda Stutt | September 16, 2022 | 11:03 am

Glencore eyes adding lithium to trading business — report

Glencore does not own lithium mines, but has invested heavily…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2022 | 3:48 am

Australia approves $34 million in funding for critical minerals projects

Alpha HPA and Cobalt Blue will get about A$15 million…

Reuters | September 15, 2022 | 7:10 pm

BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal

BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais ($600 million) in a new industrial complex in northeastern Brazil.

Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 12:09 pm

Sodium-ion batteries prove to be resource-efficient

Sodium-ion batteries have an equivalent climate impact as their lithium-ion counterparts – but there isn’t a risk of running out of raw materials.

Staff Writer | January 14, 2024 | 6:21 am

Communities agree to end roadblocks at Chile lithium operations

Indigenous communities say they want to be properly consulted following a deal struck between SQM and Codelco.

Bloomberg News | January 13, 2024 | 11:57 am

Winsome looks to scale Adina aggressively, says CEO

The company recently declared a resource estimate of 59 million inferred tonnes grading 1.12% lithium oxide.

Henry Lazenby | January 12, 2024 | 3:39 pm

Lithium lowdown: Week 2, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 5 to 12.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 12, 2024 | 3:16 pm

Norway just raised the stakes over deep sea mining

The Jan. 9 determination makes Norway the first country to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters.

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2024 | 1:15 pm

Samsung SDI invests in Canada Nickel, has right to buy 10% of Crawford project

The South Korean battery maker can acquire a 10% equity interest in the Crawford project for $100.5 million.

Staff Writer | January 12, 2024 | 9:39 am

Posco, Lithium South to jointly develop Hombre Muerto project

Deal avoids a lengthy, costly, and uncertain legal undertaking, as both companies hold claims to the same ground, but in different provinces.

Staff Writer | January 12, 2024 | 3:32 am

International Battery Metals leases lithium filtration plant for US production

The move would make IBAT the first company to commercially produce lithium with a DLE technology.

Reuters | January 11, 2024 | 3:20 pm

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