Madagascar mining minister resigns, citing online ‘slander’Oonline criticism arose from charges of fraud Randrianasolo had faced in 2018 but were subsequently dismissed.Reuters | August 20, 2021 | 6:15 am
EV makers eye bigger battery metals role by inking mining dealsElectric-vehicle makers are pushing for an intermediary role in mining…Bloomberg News | August 16, 2021 | 2:55 pm
Sumitomo Metal develops rechargeable battery recycling technologyJapan's biggest nickel smelter has successfully recovered a high-purity nickel-cobalt…Reuters | August 16, 2021 | 7:37 am
Lynas’ Kalgoorlie facility faces labour shortages Lynas is racing to complete construction of the plant to handle cracking and leaching. Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 10:07 am
Lithium One Metals and Norris Lithium to merge Deal combines two parallel lithium exploration portfolios focused on the active and high-profile James Bay lithium belt in Quebec. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2023 | 9:33 am
CATL seals $1.4 billion deal to develop Bolivia lithium Lithium resources in Bolivia's iconic salt flats are estimated at 21 million metric tons, according to the USGS. Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 8:58 am
Lake Resources delays lithium carbonate output to 2027, hikes costs The developer hiked spending estimates from $1.1 billion to $1.5 billion. Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 7:17 am
Costs at American Lithium’s Peru project up to $700m, CEO says Construction could begin by late 2024 or late 2025. Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 7:06 am
Albemarle to buy Lithium Power’s Australian unit Lithium Power has scrapped the planned demerger of its Australian assets in favour of the $21 million sale to the US giant. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2023 | 5:34 am
Material intensity in EV batteries going down —report IDTechEx says there is a trend to reduce the number of materials that provide core functionality to the battery pack. Staff Writer | June 18, 2023 | 7:53 am
Argentina’s growing lithium industry hits export records Argentina’s growing lithium industry hit a record high with exports rising to $60m in May. Bloomberg News | June 17, 2023 | 12:06 pm
The world’s most feared investor heads for showdown over nickel Next week, Paul Singer is taking on the London Metal Exchange. Bloomberg News | June 17, 2023 | 11:49 am