InoBat eyes electric vehicle battery plant in SerbiaCompany has said it wants to build a gigafactory in western Europe and one in eastern Europe.Reuters | November 14, 2022 | 7:44 am
Two-wheelers come first in Indonesia’s electric vehicle strategyThe Indonesia Battery Corporation plans to produce 50,000 battery packs for…Bloomberg News | November 13, 2022 | 10:11 am
LME decides against ban on Russian metalThe metals industry has spent weeks debating what to do…Bloomberg News | November 11, 2022 | 12:15 pm
Tianqi Lithium exec sees more sector mergers and acquisitions The Allkem and Livent tie-up has raised expectations for more mergers and acquisitions. Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 7:01 pm
US officials remove key obstacle to Thacker Pass lithium project The opinion from the US Interior Department comes amid an acrimonious debate about whether more mines should be built to produce lithium. Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 1:23 pm
EU raw material targets need money and faster permits, sector chief says Under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, 10% of annual needs must be mined in Europe by 2030. Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 8:48 am
LME fights to regain trust after last year’s nickel crisis The LME has made a number of changes to its rules since the crisis. Bloomberg News | May 16, 2023 | 7:47 am
EXCLUSIVE: Chile mines minister clarifies controversial new lithium strategy Mining minister Marcela Hernando noted the country's attempt to capitalize on the lithium boom was a strategy, not a policy. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2023 | 3:52 am
Korea’s battery makers embrace LFP cells as China strides ahead South Korea’s battery giants have to date mainly focused on nickel cells and largely neglected research into iron-based cells. Bloomberg News | May 15, 2023 | 8:26 am
Ivanhoe Electric sets up JV with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden The 50/50 joint venture will explore for metals considered key for the world’s energy transition in the Middle eastern country. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2023 | 6:13 am
New sponge can remove toxic metals, recover critical minerals from contaminated water Researchers developed a new sponge that can remove heavy metals like lead and cobalt from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind. Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 4:00 am
Lithium industry leads employment growth in Argentina’s mining sector Employment in Argentina’s lithium mining sector grew by 68% year-over-year. Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 2:47 am