Canada court ruling on key environmental law risks deterring investments

Canada’s Supreme Court last week ruled the Impact Assessment Act was too broad in designating which major projects should fall under federal environmental assessment.

Reuters | October 19, 2023 | 2:07 pm

Glencore’s documents on planned EV battery recycling hub not enough for Sardinia

The Swiss miner said in May that it wanted to develop a recycling hub for EV batteries with Canada's Li-Cycle.

Reuters | October 19, 2023 | 9:14 am

Liontown secures $713 million for Kathleen Valley lithium project

The project remains on track to begin production in mid-2024, the company said.

Reuters | October 19, 2023 | 9:05 am

Asteroid mining startup to launch mission in early 2024

If successful, AstroForge would be the first private company to visit an M-type asteroid and operate in deep space.

Staff Writer | October 19, 2023 | 5:55 am

Canadian technology company creates metals supply chain software to combat fraud

Alberta-based Daniola says it has developed a secure digital platform to bring more accountability and transparency to metals transactions.

Amanda Stutt | October 18, 2023 | 11:17 am

Funds return to LME nickel with $4.6 billion in short positions

Measured by value, that’s a record in data going back to 2018, while in tonnage terms the mismatch is near an all-time high seen in 2019.

Bloomberg News | October 18, 2023 | 9:39 am

‘Green’ battery recycling technique allows for massive recovery of aluminum, lithium

A recently developed method allows for the recovery of 100% of the aluminum and 98% of the lithium from spent electric car batteries.

Staff Writer | October 18, 2023 | 5:15 am

Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million

The acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray into the lithium space, as part of the country's new public-private model for the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2023 | 3:28 am

Umicore shares up as Canada offers subsidies for battery plant in Ontario

The Canadian and Ontario governments pledged to grant the battery maker $715 million to support its cathode materials factory.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 10:54 am

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