Mineral Resources to shut Yilgarn iron ore hubThe decision was partly triggered by the limited remaining life of the five operating mines that make up the hub.Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2024 | 3:55 am
Codelco-SQM lithium deal can proceed without shareholder approval, regulator saysTianqi, which holds about 22% of SQM shares, has repeatedly…Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 2:09 pm
Italy moves to boost procurement, reuse of critical raw materialsItaly estimates it can domestically source 16 of the 34…Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 9:37 am
Albemarle says lithium prices are unsustainably low Lithium prices have dropped more than 80% in the past year. Bloomberg News | February 15, 2024 | 11:10 am
Stanford researchers figure out how to reduce Li-metal battery degradation Resting is important – particularly for lithium-metal batteries. Staff Writer | February 15, 2024 | 6:06 am
Despite weak lithium prices, Albemarle beats on cost cuts The company posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $617.7 million, or $5.26 per share. Reuters | February 14, 2024 | 1:18 pm
Tycoon Birla’s Hindalco bids for Indian critical minerals leases The government will sell rights to about 20 blocks of land to explore for critical metals. Bloomberg News | February 14, 2024 | 10:36 am
Lithium players to gather in Arkansas as low prices pressure industry Exxon Mobil and Albemarle are amongst those gathering in Little Rock this week. Reuters | February 14, 2024 | 9:31 am
Canada’s ambitious EV targets can’t be met without more support for mine supply The gap in production for energy transition metals provides an opportunity for Canada. Chantelle Schieven | February 14, 2024 | 8:01 am
Canada to accelerate critical mineral mining – energy minister Canada plans to reduce the time to approve mining permits by better funding the regulatory agency to get rid of paperwork backlogs. Reuters | February 13, 2024 | 9:32 am
IEA to launch security program for minerals critical to energy sector The IEA's move comes as countries escalate efforts to cut emissions. Reuters | February 13, 2024 | 9:28 am
Sigma Lithium receives preliminary approval for Grota do Cirilo funding The funding is intended to support the construction of the second lithium concentrate production plant at the Grota do Cirilo site. Staff Writer | February 12, 2024 | 9:21 am