China’s industry ministry plans to step up lithium, cobalt, nickel explorationThe plan is targeting an increase in the scale of the new energy storage manufacturing industry to match demand by 2027.Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 6:15 am
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Lithium firms’ shares rise after Rio Tinto buyout rumour The acquisition talk comes as Rio faces challenges in developing its Jadar lithium project in Serbia. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 4, 2024 | 1:56 pm
India, US sign pact to cooperate on critical battery mineral supply chains Indian trade minister Piyush Goya described the agreement as a memorandum of understanding but did not provide further details on its scope. Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 1:03 pm
Mining industry needs $2.1 trillion in new investments by 2050 — BloombergNEF The report highlights that critical energy transition metals could face supply deficits this decade — some as early as this year. Staff Writer | October 3, 2024 | 9:24 am
Zimbabwe softens stance on local lithium processing after price collapse Africa's top lithium producer had last year given producers up to March 2024 to submit plans of how they would produce the metal. Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 6:42 am
Li-FT’s first resource for Yellowknife lithium project places it third in Canada The project hosts 50.4 million inferred tonnes grading 1% Li2O for 506,000 tonnes of Li2O. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 2, 2024 | 10:45 am
Lack of capital rises to top risk in EY mining survey Mining companies are seeking a wider range of capital sources, while companies are also considering partnerships or JVs to help reduce risks and financing requirements. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 2, 2024 | 7:26 am
Chilean economy seen growing 2.7% in 2025 as mining recovers Investment in 2025 should climb 5.9% as projects from the private sector pour in. Reuters | October 1, 2024 | 9:32 am
Sinomine decries tough Zimbabwe conditions amid lithium price slump Africa's top producer of lithium has attracted over $1 billion investment from Sinomine and its Chinese peers. Reuters | October 1, 2024 | 9:02 am
Pure Lithium acquires vanadium cathode materials company Dimien The company says the acquisition will accelerate the development of its lithium metal vanadium battery. Staff Writer | October 1, 2024 | 7:00 am