As Exxon eyes lithium, crucial decision looms on filtration technologyExxon's expansion into the sector will rely on one or more of a so-far unproven fleet of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies.Reuters | November 14, 2023 | 3:05 pm
Australian dealmakers rush to save $24 billion worth of deals“Deals continue to be done, but deals take longer,” a…Bloomberg News | November 14, 2023 | 1:58 pm
Britain’s leading geothermal power developer to produce lithiumGeothermal Engineering is raising $737 million to produce low-carbon lithium.Staff Writer | November 14, 2023 | 10:38 am
US, EU agree to start talks on critical minerals amid trade tensions Biden and von der Leyen are meeting against a backdrop of European complaints that US subsidies will divert investment away from Europe. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 7:37 am
Lithium Chile confirms buyer interest in its assets following stock halt The South America-focused lithium miner has three active projects. Staff Writer | March 9, 2023 | 9:13 am
Piedmont, Atlantic to seek legal advice against short-seller’s claims Blue Orca Capital alleged that the mining licenses obtained by Atlantic in Ghana were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption". Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 8:13 am
Lithium Royalty raises $109 million in biggest Canadian IPO since May The Toronto-based company sold 8.82 million shares for C$17 apiece in its IPO. Bloomberg News | March 9, 2023 | 7:19 am
Trafigura CEO says tight metal supply threatens green transition The world’s biggest copper trader has been vocal in warning that higher prices will be needed to incentivize miners to bring new production online. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 1:48 pm
BHP eyes copper, nickel projects as it bypasses lithium BHP expects global copper and nickel supplies to remain below demand as few new mines for either metal are coming online in the near future. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 1:29 pm
Battery metal frenzy outshines recovery fears at PDAC The rush for battery metals has prompted a flurry of activity from investors not typically associated with the mining industry. Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 12:28 pm
Canada will not retrospectively target Chinese investments in mining companies, minister says In November, Canada had asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers following a national security review. Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 11:21 am
Piedmont Lithium hit with short-seller report on Ghana mine Blue Orca Capital alleged that mining licenses in Ghana obtained by a company it invested in were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption." Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 11:01 am