France backs nickel refinery project to bolster battery supply chain The project, called Electro Mobility Materials Europe (EMME), aims to cover 20-30% of France's nickel and cobalt needs for electric vehicles by 2030. Reuters | May 13, 2024 | 8:51 am
E3 Lithium, Imperial Oil expand Alberta pilot project The partners are advancing a pilot plant in Canada’s oil patch, where they are testing a direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2024 | 7:14 am
Top critical mineral miner CBMM sees opportunity in EV batteries CBMM sold 600 tons of niobium oxide for batteries in scooters and other small vehicles last year as part of a test project. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 6:59 am
US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act. Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 11:22 am
Australia’s budget will boost critical minerals, treasurer says Australia’s critical minerals industry is a major part of the government’s push to capitalize on the worldwide green energy revolution. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2024 | 9:41 pm
Philippines eyes boost to nickel processing capacity The Southeast Asian nation is looking to follow neighbouring Indonesia, which lured major investment in processing plants for its huge deposits. Reuters | May 10, 2024 | 8:16 am
Savannah could request compulsory land acquisitions for Portuguese lithium project The company requires around 840 hectares for its four-mine project in the Barroso region. Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 10:44 am
E3 Lithium expands Calgary lab to incorporate lithium carbonate production The development facility, located at the University of Calgary, has been operational since early 2021. Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 8:17 am
India considers incentives for lithium processing India is considering offering incentives to encourage private companies to set up lithium processing facilities. Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 6:54 am
