SQM expects strong lithium demand despite price pressuresThe company forecasts global lithium demand will grow 35% through 2022.Reuters | August 18, 2022 | 10:20 am
Researchers figure out how to improve Li-ion batteries’ lifespanKorean scientists developed a method to strengthen lithium-ion batteries’ anodes,…Staff Writer | August 18, 2022 | 6:06 am
Five vital commodity industries are buckling under energy crisisEnergy-intensive sectors such as steel, fertilizers, and aluminum are being…Bloomberg News | August 18, 2022 | 5:50 am
MINING.COM MINUTE video news roundup launches today We’re proud to introduce the MINING.COM MINUTE, a speedy video roundup of the biggest stories in the mining and metals industry. MINING.com Editor | May 29, 2020 | 10:00 am
Bacanora Lithium to reopen plant at Sonora project Bacanora expects to have the Hermosillo pilot plant back up and running in June. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2020 | 3:00 am
Albemarle seeks full control of Greenbushes mine The move signals it intends to block any rival from buying Tianqi Lithium Corp's controlling stake. Reuters | May 28, 2020 | 11:34 am
US House bill aims to boost domestic mining of strategic minerals The cornerstone of the bill is a provision requiring federal agencies to streamline the mining permit review process. Reuters | May 28, 2020 | 9:50 am
Lithium prices to bounce after 2022 When demand picks up, the supply side won’t be able to react quickly enough, says BMI. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 28, 2020 | 3:49 am
Lithium producers must wait as covid slows EV revolution Investors are giving the cold shoulder to mine developers seeking funding for lithium projects. Reuters | May 26, 2020 | 11:14 am
USA Rare Earth finishes Phase 1 testing for Texas project USA Rare Earth plans to establish a domestic rare earths supply chain. MINING.com Editor | May 26, 2020 | 7:00 am
InoBat acquires massive factory to make client-customised EV batteries The facility is expected to be the first in the world to produce batteries to specifications of the vehicle manufacturer, rather than selling from a catalogue. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 22, 2020 | 6:20 am
Core Lithium gets Europe supply deal for Finniss project The agreement is for the supply of 50,000 tonnes per annum of spodumene concentrate. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 10:04 pm