African critical minerals output could reach $2 trillion by 2050Global revenue from mining copper, cobalt, lithium and nickel could reach $16 trillion in current dollar terms over the next quarter century, says IMF.Bloomberg News | April 19, 2024 | 7:28 am
Africa’s lithium supply to almost triple this year – Benchmark Mineral IntelligenceIn 2023, the region contributed 4% to global lithium production,…Staff Writer | April 18, 2024 | 10:23 am
Tesla co-founder JB Straubel has built an EV battery colossusLast month, Redwood Materials flipped the switch on its first…Bloomberg News | April 18, 2024 | 5:36 am
Copycat Chinese lithium firms back Nigerian processing plant The $250 million project is a response to the Nigerian government’s efforts to diversify the economy away from oil. Bloomberg News | October 27, 2023 | 7:41 am
Researchers figure out efficient way to produce key ingredient in Li-ion batteries Japanese scientists synthesized lithium cobalt oxide at low temperatures. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 5:31 am
Rinehart buys 18% stake in Azure Minerals to block SQM takeover Hancock Prospecting's stake in Azure is just short of the 20% level that would require a mandatory buyout offer. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2023 | 3:47 am
Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2023 | 4:15 am
Azure Minerals agrees to $1bn takeover bid from SQM SQM previously saw its $585 million offer turned down. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 4:34 pm
US, Australia consider tapping public finance vehicles for critical mineral projects The US Export-Import Bank is being eyed as a venue for boosting investment in Australian critical minerals development. Bloomberg News | October 25, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Allkem’s first-quarter revenue jumps on strong output Lithium carbonate production at the company's Olaroz lithium project came in at 4,453 tonnes, 35% higher than the previous year. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 3:03 pm
Namibia’s battery metal ambitions rest on infrastructure, miners say The southern African country has significant deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 9:19 am
Ma’aden working to extract lithium from seawater Saudi Arabia is developing an automotive industry which will require electric vehicle battery materials. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 7:38 am