Toughest material on earth now a reality Scientists measured the highest toughness ever recorded of any material, in a chromium, cobalt, and nickel alloy. Staff Writer | January 13, 2023 | 6:06 am
And the winner for most volatile commodity this decade goes to…lithium Investors in the small, fast growing market for lithium can be forgiven for feeling whiplash – the battery metal was also the worst performer – by a long shot – for two years since 2013. Frik Els | January 12, 2023 | 2:17 pm
Japanese delegation to visit Canada to meet with battery, mining companies Canada has been seeking to woo foreign investment the EV supply chain. Reuters | January 12, 2023 | 1:42 pm
Rock Tech granted permission for early construction of lithium hydroxide plant in Germany Once completed, the Guben converter will be the first of its kind in Europe, with expected annual production capacity of 24,000 tonnes. Staff Writer | January 12, 2023 | 9:38 am
Metals prices could spike with markets so tight, Trafigura says “We could be pushed into extreme price levels,” Jeremy Weir, the commodity trader’s chief executive officer, said. Bloomberg News | January 12, 2023 | 7:33 am
Arkle Resources finds lithium in Ireland The explorer, which has so far focused on gold in Ireland, said drilling results show evidence of lithium bearing pegmatites. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2023 | 4:06 am
Nouveau Monde Graphite issues positive PEA for Uatnan project The proposed Uatnan project is currently one of the largest projected natural graphite mines in the world. Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 11:31 am
India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall India has identified one copper and two lithium mines in Argentina to either acquire or secure long-term leases, Reuters sources say. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 9:46 am
UK to deepen collaboration on critical minerals with Saudi Arabia Partnership could see Saudi investment in the UK’s manufacturing and mining finance sectors. Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 7:43 am
