NORI says environmental impact of seafloor mining less than feared The Metals Company is planning to begin deep sea mining by late-2025. Staff Writer | December 14, 2023 | 10:50 am
Germany’s BASF considers building lithium plant in Chile BASF recently signed a deal with Wealth Minerals that includes lithium offtake if the Canadian explorer obtains production contracts in Chile. Bloomberg News | December 14, 2023 | 10:18 am
China approves first graphite export permits after rule change China started to require export permits for some graphite products from this month to protect national security. Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 6:55 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithium The start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium in South Korea, Canada, the US, Australia and Africa. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2023 | 5:13 am
MinRes tightens grip on smaller rival Delta Lithium amid sector consolidation Chris Ellison-led MinRes has beefed up a 24.27% stake in Delta. Reuters | December 13, 2023 | 8:19 am
South Korea offers $29 billion in aid to battery makers amid metals war President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration wants to boost competitiveness of the nation’s battery industry, from mining to recycling. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 5:35 pm
Wealth Minerals lines up funds for Chile operations The company has already applied for operating permits and is about to unveil a direct extraction provider for what is envisaged as a $500-$600 million mine. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 11:36 am
Experts map likelihood, length of green energy droughts in the US New research shows that compound energy droughts can last nearly a week in some parts of the United States. Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 6:00 am
China exchange adds lithium warehouses to allay fears of short squeeze China is the world's largest consumer and producer of lithium carbonate. Reuters | December 11, 2023 | 6:48 am
