India launches second part of critical minerals auction worth $362 billionA total of 18 critical mineral blocks, including tungsten, vanadium, cobalt and nickel, will be auctioned in eight states across the country.Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 6:44 am
BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteriesA new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of…Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am
US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with ChinaA 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two…Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 4:03 pm
Video: ‘Grade smearing’ the top industry disclosure flaw, Brent Cook says Retail investors can struggle to make sense of drill results, but some junior mining explorers make things worse with misleading reporting practices that inflate the value of their projects, industry veteran says. Northern Miner Staff | August 14, 2024 | 1:05 pm
Video: Chinese lithium oversupply comes at a cost, says Patriot Battery Metals CEO Although lithium prices remain low, and recent market volatility has caused confusion, Ken Brinsden sees reasons for optimism. Kristie Batten | August 13, 2024 | 7:15 am
CleanTech Lithium heads for Australian listing The Chile-focused explorer and direct lithium extraction enthusiast will also seek $13m in capital funding. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 5:47 am
China drives African lithium surge to lock in key battery metal The continent is projected to account for almost 11% of global supply this year. Bloomberg News | August 12, 2024 | 7:10 am
Surge in M&As compels dealmakers to harness tools for compliance Concerns around the supply and demand of critical metals and other challenges can make mining M&A deals riskier and harder to complete. Mark Williams - Datasite | August 12, 2024 | 4:32 am
Arizona Lithium produces Saskatchewan’s first kilogram of battery-grade LCE In the near term, the Australia-based lithium developer is aiming to bring Pad #1 at the Prairie project into production by 2025. Staff Writer | August 11, 2024 | 10:41 am
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