Exxon Mobil signs non-binding lithium supply deal with LG Chem Exxon sees lithium demand rising despite Trump's EV comments. Reuters | November 20, 2024 | 5:50 am
SQM’s net profit slips on lower lithium prices The world's second-largest lithium producer reported a 73% drop in third-quarter net profit on Wednesday. Reuters | November 20, 2024 | 5:46 am
Graphjet opens world’s first commercial-scale green graphite facility in Malaysia The new facility has the capacity to recycle up to 9,000 tonnes of palm kernel shells annually, producing up to 3,000 tonnes of graphite per year. Staff Writer | November 19, 2024 | 4:04 pm
Permitting delays impact British Columbia projects valued at C$38 billion, AME says British Columbia's exploration sector has over 60 critical mineral projects waiting for permits. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 19, 2024 | 11:56 am
Electra Battery secures 10-year copper-cobalt exploration permit in Idaho The permit would allow Electra to advance exploration across its Iron Creek deposit, the Ruby project, as well as the neighboring CAS and Redcastle option properties. Staff Writer | November 19, 2024 | 10:31 am
Mitsui said to be top bidder for First Quantum mines stake The Japanese company is considering buying a roughly 20% interest in the Sentinel and Kansanshi mines. Bloomberg News | November 19, 2024 | 7:04 am
Sayona, Piedmont to create lithium giant in $623m merger Deal creates North America’s largest hard rock lithium miner, which will be based in Australia and listed on both the ASX and NASDAQ. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2024 | 3:40 am
Prony Resources plans for restart of nickel production in New Caledonia The company, which operates the Goro mine and a plant producing battery-grade nickel, returned workers to facilities on Monday. Bloomberg News | November 18, 2024 | 3:33 pm
CBMM, Echion open world’s largest niobium anode production plant in Brazil The facility is capable of producing 2,000 tonnes per year of XNO, equivalent to 1 GWh of lithium-ion cells. Staff Writer | November 18, 2024 | 1:39 pm