Canada could be top player in global EV battery market — reportBMI says the combination of natural resources and a highly skilled workforce should help developing a sustainable value chain for battery materials.Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2021 | 7:33 am
Global EV sales pushed battery metals deployment in H2 2020 – reportAdamas Intelligence reports that EV registrations grew by 58% year-on-year…MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 22, 2021 | 6:13 am
Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — reportTen years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a…Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2021 | 10:10 am
Australia expects sharp lithium price pullback in 2024 Record spot prices will lift contract values for lithium miners next year but a surge in production to over 1 million tonnes by 2024 will put downward pressure on prices, according to a new government report. Frik Els | December 19, 2022 | 3:44 pm
Electric vehicle production set to surge in 2023 despite low sales Starting next year, a wave of new electric vehicles from pickup trucks to middle market SUVs and sedans will hit the world's major markets. Reuters | December 19, 2022 | 1:43 pm
Canada Nickel acquires former Texmont nickel mine The historic mine is situated between the company’s Deloro and Sothman properties south of Timmins, Ontario. Staff Writer | December 19, 2022 | 11:17 am
Ioneer’s lithium-boron project in Nevada moves into final permitting stage The company has been unable to get federal permits because public lands near the project are home to an endangered wildflower. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2022 | 10:26 am
Toronto hedge fund surges 39% on lithium bets The Vivid Energy Fund is short companies that focus on direct lithium extraction, such as Vancouver-based Standard Lithium. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2022 | 10:09 am
Tesla may announce $800m to $1bn investment in Mexico plant in coming days Tesla could announce the construction of a "Gigafactory" in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon as soon as Friday. Reuters | December 19, 2022 | 8:33 am
Australia revises up resources export earnings to $308bn for FY23 The country is set to see strong revenue growth from thermal coal exports used in power plants. Reuters | December 18, 2022 | 10:34 am
Most Canadians see clean energy as safer, more affordable than fossil fuels – survey A recent survey shows that Canadians in most provinces except Alberta, see clean energy systems as more affordable and safer than fossil fuel systems. Staff Writer | December 18, 2022 | 7:24 am
Lithium stocks fall as prices ease for the first time in 6 months Australia spodumene auction disappoints and Chinese lithium chemicals show weakness ahead of EV subsidy end. Frik Els | December 15, 2022 | 12:35 pm