Greek lawmakers clear rescue plan for nickel producer Larco Larco, which is 55% owned by the state, is floundering under half a billion euros in debt. Reuters | February 13, 2020 | 8:52 am
Investors from five countries eye Mexico’s nascent lithium market If initial estimates of lithium deposits are confirmed, Mexico could emerge as one of the world's largest players in a thriving sector. Reuters | February 13, 2020 | 7:32 am
Giga Metals improves Turnagain recoveries A 2011 PEA for Turnagain outlined a staged 43,400 t/d to 84,600 t/d open-pit operation. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 12, 2020 | 3:37 pm
Coronavirus could reduce China’s battery storage production by 10% in 2020 Affected provinces were expected to contribute 162 GWh of battery cell production in 2020, equivalent to 61% of China cell manufacturing capacity. MINING.com Editor | February 12, 2020 | 2:51 pm
Virus another wild card in nickel’s year of uncertainty Nickel is the weakest performer in the LME base metals pack so far this year. Reuters | February 11, 2020 | 11:32 am
Volkswagen and Daimler push for more ‘sustainable’ Chile lithium Move is a sign of growing supply chain concerns ahead of an expected electric vehicle boom. Reuters | February 11, 2020 | 9:48 am
The periodic table and the road to resource nationalism Many countries are starting to look inward to meet their own needs as well as broaden their economic portfolio. Kurt Breede - Special to the Northern Miner | February 11, 2020 | 9:33 am
Ganfeng takes control of Caucharí-Olaroz lithium JV Ganfeng Lithium now has a 51% stake in the Cauchari-Olaroz project in Argentina. Jackson Chen | February 10, 2020 | 3:54 pm
Top lithium miner seeks to monitor water scarcity in parched Chile salt flat A Chilean judge sided with local indigenous communities and knocked back an environmental remediation plan from SQM in December. Reuters | February 10, 2020 | 10:29 am