New process allows producing metal oxides key for green energy transition A new materials design strategy produces copper-based metal oxides that perform efficiently under high temperatures. Staff Writer | September 16, 2022 | 5:05 am
Glencore eyes adding lithium to trading business — report Glencore does not own lithium mines, but has invested heavily in the business of recycling the battery metal this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2022 | 3:48 am
Australia approves $34 million in funding for critical minerals projects Alpha HPA and Cobalt Blue will get about A$15 million each to set up an ultra-pure aluminum chemical plant and a cobalt project, respectively. Reuters | September 15, 2022 | 7:10 pm
Forget rare earths, boron is the critical mineral to track Two companies mine 85% of all boron. China holds a near monopoly on downstream processing. Now a California mine wants to break open this opaque market. Frik Els | September 15, 2022 | 12:26 pm
Ontario forms pact with Stellantis, indigenous groups on EV push Billions of dollars of investment will be needed, including spending on highways and energy infrastructure. Bloomberg News | September 15, 2022 | 11:19 am
Shallow-water mining in direct conflict with sustainability goals – study Finnish researchers say that mineral mining alters habitats and causes local biodiversity loss in shallow-water species communities. Staff Writer | September 15, 2022 | 6:06 am
Compass Minerals picks lithium extraction technology to supply Ford, others Compass chose EnergySource's direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology over four rivals. Reuters | September 14, 2022 | 1:25 pm
SQM says brine reduction plan to cost $1.5 billion In 2020, SQM committed to a 50% reduction in the brine it pumps to mine lithium in the vast Atacama salt flat. Reuters | September 14, 2022 | 9:51 am
South Korea, US will step up efforts to resolve electric vehicle spat The two sides will begin talks Friday as part of an engagement channel agreed earlier this month in Washington. Bloomberg News | September 14, 2022 | 7:30 am