Aluminum group calls for EU to go much further on Russian bans In the first nine months of 2023, the EU imported almost 500,000 metric tons of Russian aluminum worth $1.37 billion. Reuters | December 8, 2023 | 6:19 am
Unstable electrolytes in lithium metal batteries now a bit more stable Chinese researchers have developed functional micro-arrays for efficient lithium metal anode interfaces. Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 6:06 am
Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producers The copper producing nation holds significant quantities of cobalt in its mining tailings, which could make it a global powerhouse. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 8, 2023 | 3:45 am
Op-ed: Everyone loses as London’s High Court rules for LME in nickel case What the Court has just confirmed is that anyone trading on the exchange is no longer standing on solid ground. Alex Godell | December 7, 2023 | 4:22 pm
ATHA announces three-way merger with Latitude, 92 Energy to bolster Canadian uranium portfolio ATHA is holder of the largest cumulative exploration package in each of the Athabasca and Thelon basins. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 3:17 pm
Green Tech eyes Ontario’s first lithium mine at Seymour as metal price drops The project, including two mines and spodumene concentrators in the province’s northwest, has an after-tax net present value of C$1.2 billion. Colin McClelland | December 7, 2023 | 2:40 pm
There’s a way to quit coal without wrecking jobs and communities Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, still generates about a third of the world’s electricity. Bloomberg News | December 7, 2023 | 1:25 pm
Surge Battery Metals secures mineral rights at Nevada North lithium project The company has secured control of over 25% of the mineral rights for the private lands within its flagship project in Elko County. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 12:20 pm
Geopolitics, central banks to provide support for gold in 2024 — report The WGC sees heightened geopolitical tensions plus continued central bank buying providing additional support for gold. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 12:01 pm