Battery metals deployment rises as EV sales continue to climb

Rising sale numbers in battery materials supply chains are the consequence of global passenger EV registrations rising by 42% in 2022 H1 compared to the same period the year prior.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2022 | 7:49 am

Column: Canada slams the door on China in critical minerals race

The Canadian government ordered Chinese companies to divest their holdings in junior mining companies planning to develop lithium deposits.

Reuters | November 4, 2022 | 7:46 am

Livent looks to Canada for lithium growth opportunities – CEO

Livent counts General Motors, BMW and Tesla as key customers.

Reuters | November 3, 2022 | 4:32 pm

Lithium Americas to split into two companies

The new Lithium Americas company will own the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada and investments in Green Technology Metals and Ascend Elements.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2022 | 10:13 am

Albemarle profit hits record high as EV boom powers lithium demand

Albemarle is locking in sky-high prices in contract renewals, cushioning the blow of cost inflation.

Bloomberg News | November 2, 2022 | 3:09 pm

Canada orders three Chinese firms to exit lithium mining

The move follows updated guidelines from Canada’s government, released Friday, which make it harder for foreign state-owned companies to pursue deals that target critical minerals.

Reuters | November 2, 2022 | 3:02 pm

Nova Scotia touts critical metals assets waiting for investors

Virtual conference to showcase exploration and investment opportunities in Atlantic Canada province.

Mining Association of Nova Scotia | November 2, 2022 | 9:24 am

Critical Elements gets Quebec’s environmental nod for Rose lithium-tantalum project

The certificate of authorization represents an important milestone that would allow Critical Elements to advance project financing discussions to start mine construction.

Staff Writer | November 2, 2022 | 9:09 am

Miners warned commodities boom could harm environment, communities

"Pressure to approve new mines quickly could mean not enough time is allocated for consultation and impact assessment," said Helen Clark, the former New Zealand prime minister and chair of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

Reuters | November 2, 2022 | 7:46 am

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