Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform – ministerThe Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six.Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 6:52 am
Lithium price slump has room to run as bearish bets mount in GuangzhouPrices on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange have more than halved…Bloomberg News | November 29, 2023 | 4:34 pm
India launches first part of critical minerals auction worth $5.4 billionIndia will also announce the acquisition of lithium blocks in…Reuters | November 29, 2023 | 7:38 am
China could control a third of the world’s lithium by 2025 UBS expects Chinese-controlled mines, including projects in Africa, to raise output to 705,000 tons by 2025. Bloomberg News | March 12, 2023 | 6:07 pm
Drilling extends Global Lithium’s Manna deposit in Australia A new 800-metre-long zone containing lengthy, high-grade lithium intercepts is being assessed. Staff Writer | March 10, 2023 | 11:55 am
CATL smashes profit estimate as EV sales soar CATL commanded a 37% share of the global market for EV batteries in 2022. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 8:00 am
China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 7:52 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