Curtin researcher co-develops solution to help turn waste carbon into battery-grade graphite 'RapidGraphite’ proprietary technology could be a game changer, university says. Staff Writer | February 16, 2024 | 1:29 pm
Column: West challenges China’s critical minerals hold on Africa The West is now challenging China's tight grip on the mineral riches lying beneath the soil of the Congo and Zambia. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 8:38 am
Indonesia, Vale agree price for divestment, minister says Share divestment is a condition required by authorities to extend Vale Indonesia's mining permit, which will otherwise end in 2025. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 7:59 am
Australia lists nickel as ‘critical mineral’ to unlock billions in support The move opens the way for the crisis-hit industry to access billions of dollars in cheap government loans. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 7:52 am
Exxon aims to make key lithium technology decision by year-end The company last fall announced its long-anticipated plan to filter lithium from the Smackover brine formation that flows under Arkansas. Reuters | February 15, 2024 | 2:07 pm
Albemarle says lithium prices are unsustainably low Lithium prices have dropped more than 80% in the past year. Bloomberg News | February 15, 2024 | 11:10 am
France offers loan to New Caledonia nickel firm Prony to avert collapse Prony Resources is one of three nickel processors in the French territory that face insolvency as high costs and political tensions have hit profitability. Reuters | February 15, 2024 | 9:50 am
Stanford researchers figure out how to reduce Li-metal battery degradation Resting is important – particularly for lithium-metal batteries. Staff Writer | February 15, 2024 | 6:06 am
Canadian graphite miner NMG scores deals with GM, Panasonic Offtake agreements totalling $87.5 million will help NMG advance the second phase of its Quebec graphite complex. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2024 | 3:48 am
