US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit The US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call on Monday, before President Biden hosts European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 7:43 am
Giant lithium deal collapses after Australian billionaire Rinehart steps in Albemarle has walked away from its $4.2 billion takeover of Liontown Resources after Australia’s richest woman built up a blocking minority. Bloomberg News | October 16, 2023 | 6:56 am
Tsingshan plans $233 million lithium-related investment in Chile Company to set up a plant to produce lithium iron phosphate, Chilean President Gabriel Boric said. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 6:45 am
Cobalt-based nanomaterial makes fuel cells more robust, environmentally friendly A new cobalt-based nanomaterial reduces fuel cells’ reliance on platinum. Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 6:40 am
Research identifies ways to reduce the amount of lithium in batteries Researchers at Monash University have developed a lithium-sulphur design that reduces the amount of lithium required for charging. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 13, 2023 | 9:55 am
Talga Group wants more aid for EV battery materials Miner wants to help Europe challenge China’s dominance of the $143 billion market for electric vehicle batteries. Bloomberg News | October 13, 2023 | 9:02 am
BYD looks to buy lithium assets in Brazil in EV raw material push Latin America has emerged as a hot spot for carmakers seeking to tap metals used in electric vehicles. Bloomberg News | October 12, 2023 | 4:27 pm
Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESG The massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition have become a top mining boardroom agenda item, says new survey. Frik Els | October 12, 2023 | 1:26 pm
US steps up efforts to access Africa’s critical minerals Last month, the US government approved $150 million of funding for a graphite project in Mozambique. Bloomberg News | October 12, 2023 | 10:07 am
