November 14, 2023

Recycling can ease critical minerals scarcity, not solve it

The global energy transition may be eclipsed by a critical minerals supply-demand imbalance — unless alternatives are found, experts say.

November 14, 2023

Lithium mine project hurdles will drive prices higher – Sibanye CEO

Sibanye is currently awaiting a decision on appeals against an environmental permit it received for the Rapasaari mine and concentrator, part of the Keliber lithium project.

November 14, 2023

New scientific insights pave the way to longer-lasting batteries

Lithium metal deposits on battery electrodes are not the cause of performance loss, but rather a side effect.

November 14, 2023

Mineral Resources boosts stake in lithium miner Azure Minerals

Both MinRes and Hancock Prospecting have upped their stakes in Azure to block a takeover of the Aussie junior by Chile's SQM.

November 13, 2023

EU agrees mineral supply targets to cut reliance on China

The agreed rules set targets for the region to mine 10% of the critical raw materials it consumes, such as lithium, and for the first time copper and nickel.

November 13, 2023

Eramet bets on lithium as it invests more in large mines

Company will go ahead with plans to add more capacity in Argentina.

November 13, 2023

Exxon to start lithium production for EVs in the US by 2027

Exxon said it will start production from briny waters pumped out of the ground in an area in the state of Arkansas.

November 12, 2023

Livent starts Australian campaign for $10.6bn Arcadium Lithium merger

Merging Livent and Allkem would create the world's third-largest lithium producer by volume.

November 10, 2023

Ganfeng open to Mexico venture on canceled lithium mine

Ganfeng is attempting to navigate President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s statist approach in Mexico’s nascent lithium sector.

November 10, 2023

Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition

Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal.