Congo wants ERG copper, cobalt assets in bid to regain control The government and state-owned miner Gecamines say ERG has been too slow to develop the deposits. Bloomberg News | August 24, 2023 | 7:32 am
Australia sees strong demand for critical minerals over next 40 years The government's "Intergenerational Report 2023" will forecast the global demand for lithium is projected to increase sharply through 2063. Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 10:13 am
Lithium buyers eye cheaper early-stage deals in Australia Driven by receding prices and by Chile nationalizing the industry, companies have been sniffing around for buys in Australia. Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 9:05 am
New tech may boost development of lithium-CO2 batteries Li-CO2 batteries are devices that are capable of storing energy and capturing harmful emissions. Staff Writer | August 23, 2023 | 5:05 am
Neometals joint venture to build battery shredding plant for Mercedes Primobius, which is 50% owned by Neometals, will provide 10 tonne per day of the battery shredding 'spoke' for Mercedes LIB Recycling Plant. Reuters | August 22, 2023 | 4:31 pm
Allkem forecasts higher output for fiscal 2024 The Argentina-based miner posted a net profit attributable of $441.7 million for the year ended June 30. Reuters | August 21, 2023 | 3:27 pm
Nickel firm eyes Texas for $400 million EV battery metal plant Wave Nickel seeks to tap US government incentives to build a refinery that will produce nickel sulfate for EV batteries. Bloomberg News | August 21, 2023 | 12:56 pm
Talon Metals’ shares rise on news of high-grade nickel-copper and PGE results in Minnesota The drilling was conducted in partnership with Columbia University under a program funded by the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Mining Innovations. Staff Writer | August 21, 2023 | 10:10 am
Novel photoreactor technology inspires new generation of solar-powered devices An innovative design allows a photoreactor to capture photons at high efficiency under varying sun directions. Staff Writer | August 21, 2023 | 5:05 am