Yellen says EV battery mineral trade pacts can likely bypass Congress The Treasury in March is due to put out guidance on the sourcing of battery minerals. Reuters | February 24, 2023 | 8:50 am
Lithium producers defy mining sector slump with surging profits Lithium producers in Australia saw profits surge on the back of high prices last year. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2023 | 8:00 am
Pilbara’s profit soars on strong output Company posted a nearly 11-fold jump in half-year net profit, boosted by spodumene production at its Pilgangoora plant. Reuters | February 23, 2023 | 7:40 am
Albemarle restructures joint venture with Australia’s Mineral Resources One of the conditions under the deal would allow Mineral Resources to increase its stake in the Wodgina lithium mine. Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 1:52 pm
Eramet raises lithium goal for second phase of Argentina project The mining company plans to start producing lithium in early 2024 at the Centenario deposit. Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 10:48 am
SQM partners with Circulor on supply chain tracking Circulor uses blockchain technology to map supply chains for companies pursuing greener, more sustainable production. Reuters | February 22, 2023 | 10:17 am
New material could make it easier to develop high-performance solid-state batteries A new material class with above-average conductivity could lead to the development of high-performance solid-state batteries. Staff Writer | February 22, 2023 | 5:47 am
Energy traders, flush with cash, are moving into crops and metals After making more money than ever in the last few years, some of the world’s top energy traders are using the cash to expand in metals and agriculture. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2023 | 3:37 pm
Nickel market oversupplied by 112,200 tonnes in 2022, INSG says The global nickel market recorded a deficit of 166,600 tonnes in 2021. Reuters | February 21, 2023 | 7:58 am
