US, EU to negotiate critical minerals agreement US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Friday to immediately begin negotiations. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 1:30 pm
US Senator blasts Ford’s battery deal with China’s CATL Joe Manchin said he is "totally opposed" to allowing CATL to access US tax dollars that finance electric vehicle purchases. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 12:33 pm
Electra Battery upgrades Iron Creek cobalt-copper resource, paving the way for PEA Resources at the Idaho project in the indicated category are estimated at 4.4 million tonnes grading 0.19% cobalt and 0.73% copper. Staff Writer | March 10, 2023 | 9:45 am
CATL smashes profit estimate as EV sales soar CATL commanded a 37% share of the global market for EV batteries in 2022. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 8:00 am
China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium. Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 7:52 am
US, EU agree to start talks on critical minerals amid trade tensions Biden and von der Leyen are meeting against a backdrop of European complaints that US subsidies will divert investment away from Europe. Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 7:37 am
Lithium Chile confirms buyer interest in its assets following stock halt The South America-focused lithium miner has three active projects. Staff Writer | March 9, 2023 | 9:13 am
Piedmont, Atlantic to seek legal advice against short-seller’s claims Blue Orca Capital alleged that the mining licenses obtained by Atlantic in Ghana were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption". Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 8:13 am
Column: Tesla hits the brakes but rare earths juggernaut rolls on EV motors represent around 12% of global magnet consumption with Tesla accounting for 15-20% of the sector's demand. Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 7:51 am