Commodities of the future: Most linked to green and digital transitions – report

The pace of the digital transition will impact the intensity in the use of energy, as well as direct demand for metals used in manufacturing, Fitch says.

MINING.com Editor | April 28, 2021 | 2:45 pm

Recycled metals could meet a significant part of the rising demand from EVs —report

Metal recovery from recycling of lithium-ion batteries varies from 10% for copper to 80% for cobalt.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 28, 2021 | 10:16 am

SQM to sell remainder common stock for capex on local bourse

SQM said in December the capital would be used to fund a $1.9 billion, four-year investment plan, which aims to more than double its capacity to produce lithium.

Reuters | April 28, 2021 | 7:45 am

U of Calgary-spin off company develops nanotechnology-based lithium extraction solution

Litus says its LiNC extraction solution is able to extract more lithium from brine sources than similar methods.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 28, 2021 | 6:06 am

Preliminary results warrant drill campaign at Portofino’s Yergo lithium project in Argentina

The Canadian company filed an application with the Provincial Mining Ministry of Catamarca for a drill permit for the Yergo lithium project.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 28, 2021 | 6:05 am

Loss-making Tianqi Lithium flags Q2 turnaround

The company started losing money in the third quarter of 2019 as lithium prices tanked amid oversupply.

Reuters | April 27, 2021 | 10:47 am

Two-wheelers to play big role in EV market share growth – report

IDTechEx says that when countries like India mention ambitious electrification targets, they are referring to the electrification of two-wheelers and micro-mobility, not cars.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 27, 2021 | 6:09 am

Chile settles dispute with Albemarle over lithium reserves data

Chilean regulators have settled a high stakes dispute, defusing a spat that may have led to the suspension of the company's permit to expand its operations.

Reuters | April 26, 2021 | 7:01 am

White House touts EVs, but not backing gasoline-powered phase-out date

Biden’s plan calls for 500,000 new EV charging stations and $100 billion in new consumer rebates for electric vehicles.

Reuters | April 23, 2021 | 9:05 am

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