Scientists one step closer to turning coal into graphite A team at Ohio University carried out a series of simulations showing how coal can be converted to valuable—and carbon-neutral—materials. Staff Writer | January 8, 2023 | 7:49 am
Finnish technology improves lithium’s production efficiency Finnish company Sensment announced the launching of a new technology that significantly improves the production efficiency of lithium. Staff Writer | January 6, 2023 | 6:06 am
Ruling in Thacker Pass lithium mine case expected within months Chief Judge Miranda Du held a Thursday hearing to review the contention from ranchers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups. Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 1:35 pm
Cleantech Lithium hails Chile project potential Junior says scoping study confirms "outstanding" economics for the 20,000 tonnes-a-year Laguna Verde lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2023 | 6:53 am
NioCorp demo plant in Quebec boasts high rare earth recoveries The extraction process also revealed only two significant impurities of iron and a very small amount of nickel. Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 11:20 am
Electra Battery Materials sheds non-core Canadian assets The company, until recently known as First Cobalt, will retain its royalty interest in the properties being sold to Kuya Silver. Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 5:09 am
Manganese batteries market may face deficit in 2024 Industry insiders estimate the price at $3,300 per tonne by 2027, growing to $4,000 by 2031. Bruno Venditti | January 3, 2023 | 9:01 am
Tesla faces higher lithium prices as supplier amends deal Piedmont will supply an increased 125,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate to Tesla starting in H2 2023 through the end of 2025. Bloomberg News | January 3, 2023 | 8:27 am
Battery metal binge outweighs cost hikes at PolyMet copper-nickel project in Minnesota Developing the first phase of the NorthMet open-pit operation about 100 km north of the Lake Superior port of Duluth is forecast at $1.2 billion. Staff Writer | December 30, 2022 | 10:26 am
