Ardea Resources inks agreement with Japanese firms for nickel-cobalt project feasibilityThe consortium comprises Sumitomo Metal Mining, Mitsubishi Corp and Mitsui & Co Ltd.Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 8:21 am
China set to boost state cobalt reserves after tumble in pricesThe National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, the government stockpiling…Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 8:34 am
Pentagon ordered to probe undersea mining to counter China Undersea mining is still illegal under international law and environmentalists…Colin McClelland | June 30, 2023 | 10:11 am
Glencore backs EVelution Energy’s cobalt plant plans The mining and commodities trader giant will provide EVelution with long-term supplies of cobalt hydroxide. Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 5:46 am
Tullett Prebon launches battery metals trading desk Tullett currently trades base metals such as copper, aluminum and zinc listed on the London Metal Exchange. Reuters | April 2, 2024 | 10:07 am
Lithium trading hits record on CME as funds seize budding market The drop in lithium prices has flipped the market into a contango, creating opportunities for funds. Bloomberg News | April 2, 2024 | 8:10 am
Electra Battery to source cobalt from Eurasian Resources for Ontario refinery Once fully commissioned, the refinery could produce sufficient cobalt for up to 1.5 million electric vehicles annually. Staff Writer | April 2, 2024 | 6:30 am
Sigma Lithium expands production capacity, targets doubling output by 2025 The miner plans to increase production at its Grota do Cirilo project to 520,000 tonnes per year. Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 8:45 am
Volt Lithium’s cost cuts help Alberta project weather metal price crash The company has cut nearly two-thirds of its lithium production cost. Colin McClelland | April 1, 2024 | 6:47 am
Chile’s mining production up 7.7% in February Following one of the most challenging periods for miners in Chile in years, the country’s industry is finally picking up. Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 5:09 am
NextSource applies to build graphite plant in Mauritius The facility will have capacity to produce 3,600 tonnes of battery-grade graphite a year, increasing to 14,400 tonnes after 2024. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2024 | 3:47 am
Top China lithium firms look past profit slump and vow expansion Both Tianqi and Ganfeng said they’ll continue to acquire global reserves of the key battery material. Bloomberg News | April 1, 2024 | 3:46 am