Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads

Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance.

Kristie Batten | August 11, 2024 | 7:12 am

Graphic: Investment needed to meet battery demand by 2040

Investment in batteries is expected to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2040.

Elements - Visual Capitalist | August 9, 2024 | 8:12 am

Copper price: four Chinese bear charts

Overcapacity and a "slow-moving property crisis" will see China continue to export its cheap copper, dragging down prices elsewhere.

Frik Els | August 8, 2024 | 3:42 pm

US Strategic Metals tapped for $400 million EXIM Bank loan

The company plans to mine what it considers to be the largest cobalt reserve in North America.

Staff Writer | August 8, 2024 | 9:01 am

E3 Lithium to construct demonstration facility Alberta

According to the company, the Demo project will produce lithium from brines located within the Leduc reservoir.

Staff Writer | August 8, 2024 | 7:47 am

IGO looking to divest some Forrestania nickel assets

Australian nickel and lithium producer is negotiating a potential deal with Medallion Metals worth $32 million.

Reuters | August 7, 2024 | 4:09 pm

Greenbushes becomes first Australian mine committed to IRMA audit

Located 250 km south of Perth, Greenbushes has been a leader in the Australian lithium sector for over 40 years.

Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 1:38 pm

NextSource completes equipment upgrade for Molo graphite mine

The Madagascar mine is now meeting or exceeding recovery and grade expectations, consistently producing concentrate at a carbon content of between 95%-97%, the company said.

Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 10:11 am

Qatar invests $180m in US-backed fund to reduce China’s dominance in critical minerals

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has so far invested more than $450 million into projects across North and South America, Europe and Africa.

Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 8:29 am

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