After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supplyA majority of GM's deals are for minerals supply, not necessarily JVs, and the automaker likely would continue that approach.Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 12:48 pm
Indonesia forms $1.2 billion battery venture with China’s CATLThe project in Karawang, West Java, aims to scale up…Bloomberg News | October 17, 2024 | 12:13 pm
Saudi’s Manara in advanced talks to buy stake in First Quantum’s Zambian minesManara, a JV between Ma'aden and its $925 billion public…Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 3:00 am
Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine Groups argued the project posed an existential risk to the rare wildflower Tiehm’s buckwheat and could drive it to extinction. Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 2:41 pm
Argentina Lithium wins local authority approval to kick off exploration push Officials have approved a two-year permit for the company to kick off exploration in the Paso de Sico concession. Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 9:18 am
American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec Deal grants the Canadian junior a 100% interest in the mineral claims associated with Lac Simard South lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 3:48 am
BHP walks back comments about moving on from new Anglo American bid BHP is looking for growth opportunities in the copper sector after failing to take over Anglo American earlier this year. Kristie Batten | October 31, 2024 | 12:14 am
Sumitomo resumes production at Madagascar’s nickel project Sumitomo has been struggling to stabilise production and improve profitability at the Madagascar project, which launched in 2005. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 11:59 pm
IGO revises chemical plant project cost at Greenbushes to $579m The plant at Greenbushes lithium mine is expected to cost about A$880 million. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 3:15 pm
Column: Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing the boat? The mood was a bit downbeat this week at the International Mining and Resources Conference in Sydney. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 8:35 am
Rio Tinto adopts space tech for lithium exploration in Argentina Rio will use Fleet Space's technologies to advance exploration at its Rincon lithium project in Argentina. Staff Writer | October 30, 2024 | 5:53 am
Glencore posts lower metals output for first nine months, reiterates outlook The miner and trader's own sourced copper production fell 4% to 705,200 metric tons, while its own sourced cobalt output fell 18% to 26,500 tons. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 1:22 am