Biden backs Nevada lithium mine with $700 million loan offer

The Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project could potentially support the production of lithium for 370,000 EVs.

Bloomberg News | January 13, 2023 | 8:19 am

Toughest material on earth now a reality

Scientists measured the highest toughness ever recorded of any material, in a chromium, cobalt, and nickel alloy.

Staff Writer | January 13, 2023 | 6:06 am

And the winner for most volatile commodity this decade goes to…lithium

Investors in the small, fast growing market for lithium can be forgiven for feeling whiplash – the battery metal was also the worst performer – by a long shot – for two years since 2013.

Frik Els | January 12, 2023 | 2:17 pm

Japanese delegation to visit Canada to meet with battery, mining companies

Canada has been seeking to woo foreign investment the EV supply chain.

Reuters | January 12, 2023 | 1:42 pm

The Metals Company calls video of mining waste dumped into the sea misinformation as stock sinks

The Vancouver-based company is looking to be the first one in the world to commercially mine the deep sea.

Bruno Venditti | January 12, 2023 | 12:15 pm

Rock Tech granted permission for early construction of lithium hydroxide plant in Germany

Once completed, the Guben converter will be the first of its kind in Europe, with expected annual production capacity of 24,000 tonnes.

Staff Writer | January 12, 2023 | 9:38 am

Metals prices could spike with markets so tight, Trafigura says

“We could be pushed into extreme price levels,” Jeremy Weir, the commodity trader’s chief executive officer, said.

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2023 | 7:33 am

Arkle Resources finds lithium in Ireland

The explorer, which has so far focused on gold in Ireland, said drilling results show evidence of lithium bearing pegmatites.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2023 | 4:06 am

Nouveau Monde Graphite issues positive PEA for Uatnan project

The proposed Uatnan project is currently one of the largest projected natural graphite mines in the world.

Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 11:31 am

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