Pilbara eyes low-cost lithium with Latin Resources project in Brazil Pilbara said last month it would acquire its smaller peer for an implied value of A$559.9 million. Reuters | September 11, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Putin says Russia should consider limiting exports of uranium, titanium and nickel Kazatomprom CEO has said that the Ukraine war is making it harder to supply the west. Reuters | September 11, 2024 | 7:39 am
Lithium miner stocks soar as CATL adjusts output at key mine The unconfirmed suspensions could cut some 8%, or around 5,000-6,000 metric tons, of China's monthly LCE production. Bloomberg News | September 11, 2024 | 5:15 am
SLB launches lithium filtration system after Nevada tests The Houston-based oilfield services giant, formerly known as Schlumberger, is the latest to make a major push into the fast-growing DLE sector. Reuters | September 10, 2024 | 12:17 pm
Net zero needs more metals, but less extraction from the Earth All the refined metals needed to reach net zero by 2050 will add up to less than the amount of coal mined in 2023 alone, according to Energy Transitions Commission. Bloomberg News | September 10, 2024 | 11:09 am
Electra receives $20 million funding proposal for Ontario cobalt refinery Once fully commissioned, Electra’s facility could produce up to 6,500 tonnes of cobalt per year. Staff Writer | September 10, 2024 | 8:20 am
Hybrid cars throw lifeline to platinum metals PGMs - principally platinum and palladium - face a long-term structural decline in demand as their main use has been to clean auto exhausts. Reuters | September 10, 2024 | 7:04 am
Canada mulls surtax on Chinese critical mineral products, batteries, solar products Canada said is launching a 30-day public consultation period on whether to slap a potential surtax on Chinese critical mineral products. Reuters | September 10, 2024 | 7:03 am
Northvolt to cut staff, halt some output as EV demand falls Northvolt vowed last year to invest $5.7 billion (C$7bn) in Canada's Quebec province to set up a battery plant. Bloomberg News | September 10, 2024 | 3:08 am
