The world’s most feared investor heads for showdown over nickel Next week, Paul Singer is taking on the London Metal Exchange. Bloomberg News | June 17, 2023 | 11:49 am
EV battery prices rise for the first time in 2023 Battery prices are particularly being impacted by lithium carbonate prices in China, which increased by 55% in May. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 16, 2023 | 11:31 am
Critical material prices are recovering but the outlook is mixed New report says lithium, nickel sulphate and rare earth prices are set to recover sharply but graphite, magnesium and titanium markets are in for more pain. Frik Els | June 16, 2023 | 11:24 am
Chile to tender lithium permits in first half of 2024 Private companies that win exploration licences will have priority to gain exploitation permits in association with a state-run company. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2023 | 9:03 am
Billionaire Reuben brothers sue Trafigura over nickel fraud Trafigura found out that some cargoes it had bought didn't contain the nickel they were supposed to. Bloomberg News | June 16, 2023 | 7:55 am
Japan expands lithium hunting with Idemitsu Australia push Japan's Idemitsu Kosan Co has increased its stake in Australian Delta Lithium Limited (DLI) to 15%. Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 7:34 am
Inside the race to remake lithium extraction for EV batteries The global battle to reshape the lithium industry is sucking in oil producers, tech startups and entrenched mining giants. Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 7:27 am
Recent development improves aluminum-ion batteries capacity An organic redox polymer that works as positive electrode material for aluminum-ion batteries may be a game-changer. Staff Writer | June 16, 2023 | 6:06 am
Mineral Resources ends lithium deal with Ganfeng Company withdrew lithium production forecast for the Mt Marion mine and expects Wodgina's to be at the lower end of its forecast. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2023 | 3:53 am