Trafigura’s former battery metals co-head departsIn the past twelve months, the company has experienced the departure of five top executives.Bloomberg News | January 19, 2024 | 7:15 am
Northvolt looks at sourcing cobalt from CongoNorthvolt currently sources cobalt from Australia and other countries.Reuters | January 19, 2024 | 7:02 am
China cobalt buyers use global glut to challenge pricingA rapid expansion of cobalt mining in Democratic Republic of…Bloomberg News | January 16, 2024 | 9:29 am
On lithium’s frontier, miners are betting on a greener second act Despite bullish long term forecasts, the metal has been languishing near two-year lows as demand fails to keep pace. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 2:43 pm
Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA EVs could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency. Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:19 am
SQM partner Tianqi Lithium requests shareholders vote on Codelco tie-up Tianqi also said not enough financial information has been given to determine the impact on SQM operations from the deal. Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 6:58 am
Saline solution-based method efficiently recovers critical minerals from e-waste A method developed at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory selectively recovers manganese, magnesium, dysprosium, and neodymium from spent electronics. Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 6:06 am
Mining stoppage adds to Eramet’s New Caledonia woes Mining at the SLN unit has now been suspended since mid-April. Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:47 am
India seeks overseas help for lithium processing to avoid relying on China India's Ministry of Mines began discussions with Australia and the United States last year, according to Reuters. Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:40 am
Congo questions Apple on concerns about use of conflict minerals Apple previously pledged to source “responsibly” and work to improve working conditions among mining communities, including in Congo. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 3:00 am
American Battery updates assessment of Tonopah Flats lithium project The Tonopah Flats claystone is one of the largest lithium resources in the United States. Staff Writer | April 24, 2024 | 11:52 am
Power Nickel earns 80% of Nisk project in Quebec, adds polymetallic zone The filing of a resource estimate in November qualified Power Nickel for 30% more in the project to conclude the earn-in agreement. Staff Writer | April 24, 2024 | 11:32 am