The need for a battery gold rush in US

US automakers are finally making bold commitments to electrify their fleets, but in the short-term, there may not be enough lithium-ion batteries to go around.

MINING.com Editor | April 9, 2021 | 11:57 am

Chile lithium watchdog to cut red tape seen crimping sector

Chile’s top lithium regulator is preparing to slash the red tape that investors have long said stymies output and new projects in the world’s No. 2 producer.

Reuters | April 9, 2021 | 8:02 am

Value of top 50 mining companies surges $600 billion from covid lows

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

MINING.com Editor | April 8, 2021 | 12:21 pm

EV momentum ‘unstoppable’ – report

According to McKinsey & Company, the e-mobility industry’s positive performance in the capital markets is a good indicator of where it is heading.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 8, 2021 | 6:11 am

Piedmont almost doubles lithium resource at US project

The Aussie junior has reported a 40% increase in its lithium resource at the North Carolina-based project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2021 | 5:59 am

Eight companies developing battery metals

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, battery metals are in high demand, especially with a shortage of supply from low-geopolitical risk jurisdictions.

Magda Gardner - The Northern Miner | April 7, 2021 | 1:24 pm