Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – reportA new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and innovative fast-charging methods are driving the adoption of electric and autonomous mining vehicles.Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:31 am
Video: China’s dominance drives global battery trends, says Adamas IntelligenceChina continues to dominate the EV market, as every second…Henry Lazenby | May 25, 2024 | 5:41 am
SQM expects to close Codelco lithium deal by May 31 deadlineSome analysts had cautioned the deal could be delayed after…Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 11:16 am
Battery prices are falling again as raw material costs drop Prices of key battery metals — especially lithium — have fallen dramatically since January. Bloomberg News | November 27, 2023 | 7:08 am
IGO backs new CEO Vella after Rio Tinto dismissal IGO's board is siding with its CEO-elect Ivan Vella after concluding no information was compromised as a result of his actions. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2023 | 3:45 am
Chile to invest $7 million in lithium and salt flats research Funding for up to ten research projects, including topics such as new brine extraction methods, will be awarded in mid-2024. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2023 | 9:23 am
Sigma Lithium’s former co-CEO fired for trading in blackout period Public data shows that Calvyn Gardner sold shares for about $13.3 million in January, ahead of Sigma's planned annual report. Reuters | November 24, 2023 | 7:44 am
Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser Institute Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | November 23, 2023 | 2:11 pm
Glencore to build pilot battery recycling plant outside of Italy Glencore said in May it was going to develop a recycling hub with Canada's Li-Cycle in Portovesme. Reuters | November 23, 2023 | 10:09 am
Lake Resources expands Kachi lithium resource ahead of definitive study The Kachi project ranks among the world’s top 10 brine resources. Staff Writer | November 23, 2023 | 9:29 am
EU and US delay key trade meeting amid deadlock in negotiations The delay comes as negotiations to agree on global steel accords and a critical minerals deal have both stalled. Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 9:07 am
Lithium price rout deepens with battery metal now down 75% this year Chinese prices of lithium carbonate are down 20% so far this month. Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 6:56 am