Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser InstituteDemand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity.Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | November 23, 2023 | 2:11 pm
Deep-sea mining could severely affect jellyfish populationsPlumes from deep-sea mining could severely affect midwater marine animals.Staff Writer | November 23, 2023 | 6:06 am
Column: Indonesia’s American EV dreams shunted into the slow laneChinese companies have been the drivers of Indonesia's ascent to…Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 8:50 am
Pink sea pigs, transparent sea cucumbers discovered in area targeted by deep-sea miners A 45-day expedition to the Clarion Clipperton Zone discovered several species not previously described by science. Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 6:06 am
Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk through 2030, research from Bain & Company shows. Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 2:00 am
Chilean regulator aims for quick decision on Tianqi-SQM dispute Tianqi has argued to the regulator that a shareholders' vote is needed to approve the SQM-Codelco agreement. Reuters | June 5, 2024 | 12:05 pm
Chile lithium project attracting plenty of interest, Enami says The early-stage Altoandinos project is part of President Gabriel Boric’s agenda to open up new areas to lithium extraction in a bid to double output. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 10:44 am
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire partners with Occidental to extract lithium The two companies formed a JV to produce high-purity lithium compounds from geothermal brine. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 9:57 am
Bravura expects to begin Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025 The miner remains committed to commissioning the Kamativi lithium tailings project despite the weak price of the battery metal. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 9:41 am
South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development South Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa to $10 billion over the next six years. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:33 am
Lithion completes battery material extraction plant construction in Québec The build marks the first lithium-ion battery critical mineral extraction plant in North America’s north-east, the company said. Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 2:16 pm
Lithium Ionic arranges $11 million financing for Brazil projects Net proceeds will go towards Lithium Ionic's two development projects, Itinga and Salinas. Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 8:57 am