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Opinion: World lacks time, not minerals for climate-saving technology

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, covid-related supply chain disruptions, and rising inflation have all fuelled a narrative that the clean energy transition will be highly inflationary.

Bloomberg News | April 29, 2022 | 4:24 am

Rubio questions Volkswagen’s ties to metal suppliers in China over human rights

The probe is part of a broader debate over humanitarian issues in…

Bloomberg News | April 28, 2022 | 8:40 am

Glencore hails trading unit outlook, cuts copper guidance

It said earnings from its marketing unit will “comfortably” top…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2022 | 3:47 am

GM says it has battery metals secured as industry frets supply

GM’s chief executive officer is confident the automaker will have…

Bloomberg News | April 27, 2022 | 10:39 am

Iron man Elon Musk places his Tesla battery bets

Nearly half of the vehicles Tesla produced in Q1 were…

Reuters | April 27, 2022 | 8:51 am

Albemarle risks losing lithium market to China on weak prices

The US lithium giant controls about 13% of the global market this year, while Chinese producers have grown their share to 63%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2023 | 6:13 am

Bill Gates-backed mining startup wants to expand into Congo

KoBold is exploring around the world for new deposits of metals that are key to the global green-energy transition.

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 11:19 am

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to automakers and could lead to cheaper EVs.

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

Savannah Resources enlists Barclay to find partners for Portugal lithium project

Investment bank Barclays and financial consultancy Barrenjoey hired to identify best partners for Savannah's Barroso lithium project in Portugal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 3:49 am

Mining tycoons turn up heat at Australian lithium junior Azure

Heavyweights who have long dominated the iron ore sector in Australia are muscling into SQM's takeover of Azure.

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 3:03 am

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Opinion: World lacks time, not minerals for climate-saving technology

Rubio questions Volkswagen’s ties to metal suppliers in China over human rights

Glencore hails trading unit outlook, cuts copper guidance

GM says it has battery metals secured as industry frets supply

Iron man Elon Musk places his Tesla battery bets

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Albemarle risks losing lithium market to China on weak prices

Bill Gates-backed mining startup wants to expand into Congo

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

Savannah Resources enlists Barclay to find partners for Portugal lithium project

Mining tycoons turn up heat at Australian lithium junior Azure

Northern Graphite reopens North America’s only producing mine

Mineral Resources ups stake in lithium miner Azure Minerals

SQM sells green bond to feed EV battery demand

Lithium producers stay bullish on EVs despite growing headwinds