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Lithium lowdown: Q4 2023 roundup and analysis

A critical review of current developments in the global lithium industry and key takeaways by Chris Williams, Analyst at Adamas Intelligence.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 5, 2024 | 1:48 pm

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and…

Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am

Omnia Metals expands footprint in Canada with Dixie buy

The deal hands Omnia key assets, including the Phoenix and…

Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 5:33 am

Lithium price plummet due to continue

Australia, which mined about half the world’s lithium in 2022,…

Colin McClelland | January 4, 2024 | 1:45 pm

Heat-buckle at railway line led to Fortescue’s train derailment

The firm had on Wednesday said that multiple iron ore…

Reuters | January 4, 2024 | 3:21 am

Rio Tinto sets up battery testing plant in Melbourne

Rio set up its battery materials business in 2021 before buying the Rincon lithium mine in Argentina.

Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 4:44 pm

Column: BHP plans credible, financially viable but slow path to decarbonized mines

BHP said it expected electric trucks would ultimately cost more or less the same to operate as the current diesel fleet.

Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 6:30 am

New sinter technology could greatly reduce iron, steel making emissions

Australia-based researchers have developed a new type of sinter that reduces the amount of coke consumed at sinter plants by about 23%.

Staff Writer | June 27, 2023 | 6:06 am

Queensland pledges $164 million to expand critical minerals sector

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk estimates the mineral-producing regions in the state's north alone would be worth about A$500 billion.

Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 5:51 am

Fortescue to ship first iron ore from Gabon by year-end

It will mix ore from Belinga with output from its Australian mines to bring it closer in grade to that of rivals Rio Tinto, BHP and Vale.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2023 | 3:48 am

BCI Minerals signs salt supply deal with Japanese trading house Itochu

BCI will supply Itochu with a minimum of 3,600 kilotonnes of salt over five years from 2026.

Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 5:14 pm

Australia’s critical minerals industry needs quicker permits, not subsidies – BHP

Queensland on Tuesday announced a new critical minerals development strategy to attract investment to the state.

Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 5:11 pm

AngloGold to build one of Australia’s largest renewable energy projects

The wind and solar power plant will halve gas consumption at its Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2023 | 9:01 am

Patriot Battery Metals rebuffs company sale report

Australian media reported on Sunday that Patriot had appointed Macquarie Capital with the intention of putting itself up for sale.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2023 | 3:57 am

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