Congo auditor says $400m went missing from state mining companyGecamines holds minority stakes in several of the world's largest copper and cobalt projects.Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 8:10 am
Toronto Exchange to launch battery metals indexThe S&P/TSX Battery Metals Index will track Canadian-listed companies producing…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2022 | 4:16 am
Managem to supply Renault with cobalt for EV batteriesUnder this seven-year supply deal, Managem will supply Renault with…Reuters | June 1, 2022 | 10:45 am
Battery prices are falling again as raw material costs drop Prices of key battery metals — especially lithium — have fallen dramatically since January. Bloomberg News | November 27, 2023 | 7:08 am
Glencore’s Mutanda mine to produce less cobalt on ore depletion The problem at Mutanda is shrinking oxide ore deposits on the surface. Reuters | November 27, 2023 | 6:58 am
Chile to invest $7 million in lithium and salt flats research Funding for up to ten research projects, including topics such as new brine extraction methods, will be awarded in mid-2024. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2023 | 9:23 am
Sigma Lithium’s former co-CEO fired for trading in blackout period Public data shows that Calvyn Gardner sold shares for about $13.3 million in January, ahead of Sigma's planned annual report. Reuters | November 24, 2023 | 7:44 am
Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser Institute Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | November 23, 2023 | 2:11 pm
Glencore to build pilot battery recycling plant outside of Italy Glencore said in May it was going to develop a recycling hub with Canada's Li-Cycle in Portovesme. Reuters | November 23, 2023 | 10:09 am
Lake Resources expands Kachi lithium resource ahead of definitive study The Kachi project ranks among the world’s top 10 brine resources. Staff Writer | November 23, 2023 | 9:29 am
EU and US delay key trade meeting amid deadlock in negotiations The delay comes as negotiations to agree on global steel accords and a critical minerals deal have both stalled. Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 9:07 am
Lithium price rout deepens with battery metal now down 75% this year Chinese prices of lithium carbonate are down 20% so far this month. Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 6:56 am