Sumitomo Metal bets on Canadian battery materials firm Nano One Through a C$16.9 million ($12.5m) investment, the Japanese giant will own 5% of Nano One, which has piqued the interest of global majors. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 3:36 am
Asian Battery Minerals enrolls hi-tech mineral resource locator to explore nickel deposit in Mongolia Asian Battery Minerals and Getech just completed a successful round of nickel exploration in Mongolia. Staff Writer | September 24, 2023 | 11:07 am
LG Chem with Huayou to make battery materials in Indonesia, Morocco The plant, set to start production in 2026, aims to produce 50,000 metric tonnes LFP cathode materials annually. Reuters | September 23, 2023 | 8:53 pm
US says it can’t cut China out of critical minerals supply chain China’s key role in the processing of raw minerals means it will remain a key partner, says Jose Fernandez, the US under secretary for economic growth and the environment. Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 12:13 pm
Argentina mining exports to near $4.5bn in 2023 amid lithium boom The country's mining exports totaled $3.8 billion in 2022, according to official data. Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 11:31 am
Giga’s Turnagain nickel project in BC may depend on batteries boosting metal price The 30-year open-pit mine would cost $1.9 billion to build. Colin McClelland | September 22, 2023 | 11:14 am
FPX Nickel signs battery supply chain MOU with Japanese groups The MOU lays the groundwork for FPX and PPES to collaborate on vertically integrated nickel production through the Baptiste project. Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 10:25 am
Stellantis to invest $500 million in Rio de Janeiro plant The funds are earmarked for the development of new products, research and development and upgrading the plant's facilities. Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 9:18 am
Philippines hopes to boost cooperation with US in mining and batteries Philippines see the March agreement between the United States and Japan on critical minerals as a model. Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 8:08 am
