March 10, 2023

CATL smashes profit estimate as EV sales soar

CATL commanded a 37% share of the global market for EV batteries in 2022.

March 10, 2023

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.

March 10, 2023

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.

March 9, 2023

Lithium Chile confirms buyer interest in its assets following stock halt

The South America-focused lithium miner has three active projects.

March 9, 2023

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".

March 9, 2023

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.

March 8, 2023

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.

March 8, 2023

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.

March 8, 2023

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.

March 8, 2023

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.