BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais ($600 million) in a new industrial complex in northeastern Brazil. Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 12:09 pm
Paramilitary, guerrilla groups threaten coal mining unions in Colombia Coal mining unions in Colombia are asking the government for protection after receiving threats from paramilitary and guerrilla groups. Staff Writer | January 14, 2024 | 11:09 am
France, ArcelorMittal agree on $2bn investment to cut French plant emissions The $2 billion will finance electric furnaces and a direct reduction plant at Dunkirk. Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 10:31 am
Sodium-ion batteries prove to be resource-efficient Sodium-ion batteries have an equivalent climate impact as their lithium-ion counterparts – but there isn’t a risk of running out of raw materials. Staff Writer | January 14, 2024 | 6:21 am
Communities agree to end roadblocks at Chile lithium operations Indigenous communities say they want to be properly consulted following a deal struck between SQM and Codelco. Bloomberg News | January 13, 2024 | 11:57 am
China coal mine accident kills at least 10, prompts safety checks At least 10 people have died and six are missing after a coal mine accident in the city of Pingdingshan, in central China. Reuters | January 13, 2024 | 11:43 am
Winsome looks to scale Adina aggressively, says CEO The company recently declared a resource estimate of 59 million inferred tonnes grading 1.12% lithium oxide. Henry Lazenby | January 12, 2024 | 3:39 pm
Lithium lowdown: Week 2, 2024 roundup and analysis A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 5 to 12. Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 12, 2024 | 3:16 pm
Norway just raised the stakes over deep sea mining The Jan. 9 determination makes Norway the first country to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters. Bloomberg News | January 12, 2024 | 1:15 pm
