Nickel is becoming a battleground for bets on battery future Andrew Forrest has long signaled he’s interested in battery metals and has expressed ambitions to get into the business for years. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2021 | 10:18 am
Noront still wants BHP takeover, shunning Forrest Noront said Friday in a statement that its board continues to recommend that shareholders accept BHP’s cash offer. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2021 | 9:50 am
Billionaire Forrest picks up 5% in takeover target Western Areas Forrest's move follows a takeover attempt by his Wyloo Metals for Canadian nickel-copper miner Noront Resources Ltd where he's up against BHP. Reuters | August 20, 2021 | 7:32 am
Madagascar mining minister resigns, citing online ‘slander’ Oonline criticism arose from charges of fraud Randrianasolo had faced in 2018 but were subsequently dismissed. Reuters | August 20, 2021 | 6:15 am
BHP’s Noront bid hits impasse as Wyloo won’t budge Wyloo said it is considering making a "superior" offer to acquire the remaining stake in the Canadian nickel miner. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 19, 2021 | 9:53 am
SQM sees earnings jump on higher lithium prices, demand The company reported second-quarter earnings of $89.8 million compared with $50.8 million in the year-ago period. Reuters | August 19, 2021 | 7:36 am
New salt could overcome safety issues in high-performance li-ion batteries Australian researchers developed a new lithium salt that might overcome the challenges of electrolyte design. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 18, 2021 | 6:06 am
Glencore acquires stake in UK battery maker Britishvolt Britishvolt is building the UK’s first giant battery factory in northern England. Bloomberg News | August 17, 2021 | 4:34 pm
Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada gets federal approval for operations Pure Energy Minerals is developing the 9,450-hectare project, which adjoins and surrounds Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium brine mine. MINING.com Editor | August 17, 2021 | 12:19 pm