Column: Electric dreams turn into a nightmare for battery metals A sector that was once racing to build new supply has been closing mines and deferring projects as low prices bite into the cost curve. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 11:38 am
Nickel price hits 4-year low as gloom offsets potential Indonesia cuts Indonesia is now considering deep cuts to nickel mining quotas as it seeks to boost slumping prices of the metal. Bloomberg News | December 20, 2024 | 10:27 am
Kodal Minerals’ Mali lithium mine remains on track for Q1 2025 production Once in production, the Bougouni project will become the first lithium mine in Mali. Staff Writer | December 20, 2024 | 10:11 am
China’s niche metals export ban lifts prospects for Canadian firms Canadian companies dabbling in these minerals include Teck Resources, Neo Performance Materials and Northern Graphite. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2024 | 9:06 am
Standard Lithium’s Arkansas pilot plant begins operations The company is now operating the plant at its South West Arkansas project. Staff Writer | December 19, 2024 | 7:31 am
Savannah to speed up Portugal lithium project, dismisses doubts over price and demand The company will accelerate its lithium mine project to ensure first commercial output in 2027. Reuters | December 19, 2024 | 7:04 am
Indonesia weighs deep cuts to nickel mining to boost prices Indonesia is considering deep cuts to nickel mining quotas as it seeks to boost slumping prices of the battery metal. Bloomberg | December 19, 2024 | 4:39 am
Australian graphite firms petition US on alleged China dumping Australia's Novonix has joined the American Active Anode Material Producers (AAAMP) in filing the petition. Reuters | December 18, 2024 | 3:32 pm
US graphite miners ask Washington to impose 920% tariff on Chinese rivals An existing tariff of 25% on most Chinese graphite is "far too low", the group representing US and Canadian graphite miners said. Reuters | December 18, 2024 | 2:29 pm
