Six new large mines need to come online annually by 2050 to meet global copper demand – study

To meet the copper needs of electrifying the global vehicle fleet by 2050, as many as six new large copper mines must be brought online.

Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 5:25 am

Chinese ownership may affect eligibility for Australian critical minerals tax credits, minister says

Australia said on Wednesday it would consider Chinese ownership when deciding whether companies qualify for tax credits under a new program of incentives.

Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 6:15 pm

Ma’aden extracts lithium from seawater

The Saudi Arabia project is still a pilot and not yet at commercially viable levels, Ma'aden's CEO said.

Staff Writer | May 21, 2024 | 10:02 am

Portuguese company eyes two lithium refineries in Iberia by 2030

Lifthium is planning to source the raw materials from different regions around the world, including South America.

Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 8:25 am

Metal waste can be turned into catalyst for hydrogen production

Swarf, a byproduct of the metal machining industry, can anchor atoms of platinum or cobalt, leading to an efficient electrocatalyst.

Staff Writer | May 21, 2024 | 6:06 am

Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swings

Lithium prices are coming out of a boom-to-bust period that left in its wake an array of stalled projects, scrapped deals and production cuts.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 11:05 am

Dubai mining firm plans to start Argentina lithium production next year

UMPC plans to begin producing battery-grade lithium next year, aiming to deliver 5,000 metric tons in 2027 and double that in 2028.

Reuters | May 20, 2024 | 10:40 am

Energy mogul makes 100-year bet on Argentina’s mineral wealth

Jose Luis Manzano has been snapping up mines and lithium-rich acreage in northern Argentina as well as tapping neighboring Brazil’s lithium valley.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 10:11 am

South Korea said to build lithium reserves to aid battery sector

Its trade ministry unveiled a plan in March to invest 241.7 billion won over the next three years to build warehouses for storage of critical minerals.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 9:32 am

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