John Goodenough, a battery trailblazer, dies at 100 His inventions helped develop modern computers and commercialize lithium-ion batteries. Bloomberg News | June 27, 2023 | 6:06 am
Queensland pledges $164 million to expand critical minerals sector Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk estimates the mineral-producing regions in the state's north alone would be worth about A$500 billion. Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 5:51 am
Cornish Lithium seeks $13m in last-ditch effort to avoid collapse The UK-based start-up, which aims to produce lithium in Cornwall, warned it could go bust if it fails to secure the needed cash by July. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2023 | 5:13 am
Australia’s critical minerals industry needs quicker permits, not subsidies – BHP Queensland on Tuesday announced a new critical minerals development strategy to attract investment to the state. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 5:11 pm
Biden energy subsidies risk distorting critical metals market, UK minister warns The IRA is “a challenge to other countries to put down their versions of this also." Bloomberg News | June 26, 2023 | 12:08 pm
EV metals will come from dead batteries at new US plant Recycling startup Nth Cycle is opening its first full-scale plant in Fairfield, Ohio, to produce a mix of nickel and cobalt. Bloomberg News | June 26, 2023 | 10:11 am
Germany eyes critical materials fund of as much as $1.1 billion The amount is around half that previously being considered, however, reflecting new spending constraints. Bloomberg News | June 26, 2023 | 9:42 am
Livent reports fire in North Carolina plant Company said there have been no injuries. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 8:41 am
Lithium miner Premier’s shares slide on Zimbabwe force majeure Shares in Premier African Minerals plunged 40% on Monday. Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 8:37 am
