Congo’s Gecamines opposes deal for Trafigura-backed miner

Its board on Friday unanimously rejected the transaction.

Bloomberg News | July 1, 2024 | 10:32 am

Hedge funds are hoarding cobalt amid battery metal slump

Cobalt futures trading has taken off on CME Group’s Comex exchange, creating a way for traders to hedge their physical positions in the newly liquid futures market.

Bloomberg News | July 1, 2024 | 10:03 am

Lake Resources to cut more than 50% of global workforce

Last week, the lithium developer said that it is laying off staff and selling assets.

Reuters | June 30, 2024 | 3:11 pm

Metals firms ‘confused’ by ESG regulations but hope for future price premium

"There's no unified ESG standard for us to follow," said Bryce Lee, a director at China's Huayou Cobalt.

Reuters | June 30, 2024 | 8:52 am

Argentina is about to unleash a wave of lithium in a global glut

For all the money that’s poured into Argentina’s giant lithium deposits, the country has seen just one new mine come on stream in almost a decade. That’s about to change.

Bloomberg News | June 28, 2024 | 2:54 pm

Ion Storage Systems gets $20m from US DOE to scale up next-gen EV batteries

Funding accelerates the commercialization of ION’s anodeless SSB.

Staff Writer | June 28, 2024 | 1:15 pm

Lithium price surge unlikely to return: Fitch

Outlook is reshaping the industry landscape, presenting opportunities and challenges for major producers and junior developers.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 28, 2024 | 9:41 am

Trump re-election may lead to commodity market fragmentation: HSBC

Commodity markets, already contending with high prices driven by structural supply constraints, also face uncertainties from increased geopolitical tensions.

Reuters | June 28, 2024 | 3:45 am

Lithium producers bullish on long-term demand despite recent price drop

Oversupply from China and a softening of aggressive EV adoption rates has dragged lithium prices down more than 80% in the last year.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 5:11 pm

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