Sumitomo Metal bets on Canadian battery materials firm Nano OneThrough a C$16.9 million ($12.5m) investment, the Japanese giant will own 5% of Nano One, which has piqued the interest of global majors.Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 3:36 am
US says it can’t cut China out of critical minerals supply chainChina’s key role in the processing of raw minerals means…Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 12:13 pm
UK pushes ban on new gas and diesel vehicles to 2035Decision comes after pressure from the automotive industry, which argued…Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2023 | 9:24 am
Savannah could request compulsory land acquisitions for Portuguese lithium project The company requires around 840 hectares for its four-mine project in the Barroso region. Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 10:44 am
E3 Lithium expands Calgary lab to incorporate lithium carbonate production The development facility, located at the University of Calgary, has been operational since early 2021. Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 8:17 am
India considers incentives for lithium processing India is considering offering incentives to encourage private companies to set up lithium processing facilities. Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 6:54 am
Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes. Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am
Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits. Bloomberg News | May 8, 2024 | 7:41 am
China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion The rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing projects that 'purely' expand production capacity. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:37 am
Equinor buys 45% stake in two US lithium projects Equinor will initially compensate Standard Lithium $30 million and cover project expenses up to $33 million. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:32 am
Sigma Lithium hikes resources, life of flagship mine in Brazil Sigma Lithium has added 22.2 million tonnes of proven and probable reserves and mine-life to its Grota do Cirilo hard rock lithium asset. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2024 | 5:23 am
Eurobattery Minerals to acquire majority stake in Spanish tungsten miner Miner signed a non-binding letter of intent to invest €2.5 million in Spanish company Tungsten San Juan and obtain 51% ownership on a fully diluted basis. Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 5:16 am