Mining boom across the tropics degrading river systemsGold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries.Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 10:23 am
How cracked cathodes help reduce Li-ion batteries’ charging timeNew research shows that cracks in the positive electrode of…Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 6:31 am
Another metals trader says it has been hit by nickel fraudKataman Metals alleges it paid $3.3 million for nickel from…Bloomberg News | August 24, 2023 | 7:58 am
Lithium ends dire year with cautious mood during contract season Producers have recently been in talks with clients — mostly in Asia — to hash out contracts for 2024. Bloomberg News | December 17, 2023 | 2:46 pm
Australia expands list of critical minerals key to transition Australia added fluorine, molybdenum, arsenic, selenium and tellurium to the list of minerals that it regards as essential to modern technologies. Bloomberg News | December 16, 2023 | 11:27 am
LME faces fresh worries about Russian metal after UK sanctions Any move by the US or EU to follow the UK’s sanctions on metals trading would likely force the LME’s hand. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2023 | 12:23 pm
Visualizing the demand for battery raw materials This infographic explores an accelerated scenario, where the world aims to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5°C by the end of this century. Visual Capitalist | December 15, 2023 | 10:33 am
Livent buys minority stake in ILiAD Technologies parent Livent will have the right to license ILiAD DLE technology for deployment at its lithium brine resource in Argentina. Staff Writer | December 15, 2023 | 7:11 am
Bolivia takes a key step on long road to tapping vast lithium riches Bolivia is cutting the ribbon on its first industrial-scale lithium plant. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2023 | 6:35 am
TechMet urges UK Gov’t to “catch up” on race for critical minerals The UK is "way behind" where it should be to ensure sufficient supplies of critical metals for EVs and renewable energy storage sectors, report says. Staff Writer | December 15, 2023 | 1:01 am
US miners miss out on tax credit granted to processors Companies that mine critical minerals cannot receive a 10% production tax credit. Bloomberg News | December 14, 2023 | 2:56 pm
Volt Lithium gives Rainbow Lake after-tax NPV of $1.1 billion The PEA outlines annual production beginning at 1,000 tonnes and rising to over 23,000 tonnes of battery-grade LHM over a 19-year period. Staff Writer | December 14, 2023 | 10:53 am