US seeks to jumpstart production of higher-energy uranium now made in RussiaThe US is seeking bids from contractors to help establish a domestic supply of a uranium fuel enriched to higher levels.Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 11:24 am
CME’s lithium contract volumes thrive after price slumpCME's lithium hydroxide contract is cash-settled, therefore easy to use…Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 9:05 am
Goldman veteran Jeff Currie remains bullish on commodities this yearDemand for raw materials is at record levels, inventories are…Bloomberg News | January 8, 2024 | 9:33 am
Mexico says trade deal does not apply in Grupo Mexico mine labor dispute A Mexican court ruled in favor of the workers' union in June, ordering Grupo Mexico to pay back wages and benefits. Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 11:29 am
Tennessee approves Piedmont Lithium plant construction as complex Carolina project slows The now $800 million project 265 km southeast of Nashville would process about 27,000 tonnes a year of the battery metal starting in 2026. Colin McClelland | August 1, 2023 | 7:01 am
Lithium Americas shareholders approve split The new Lithium Americas will own the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, while Lithium Argentina will focus on the assets held in the South American country. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2023 | 3:40 am
Albemarle to invest nearly $83m in Patriot Battery Metals for 5% stake Patriot will use the proceeds to accelerate development activities at the Corvette lithium project in Quebec. Reuters | July 31, 2023 | 4:55 pm
Lynas signs updated contract with US govt for Texas facility A contribution of about $258 million by the US government is allocated to the project. Reuters | July 31, 2023 | 4:51 pm
Exxon in talks with Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen on supplying lithium The talks are in the early stages and also include battery giants Samsung and SK On. Bloomberg News | July 31, 2023 | 12:39 pm
New stretchable battery may pave the way for smart clothes US-based researchers have developed a successful prototype of a fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery. Staff Writer | July 31, 2023 | 12:18 pm
BMO led all mining M&A financial advisers in deal value during H1 2023 — report UK-based consulting firm GlobalData has announced their latest legal and financial adviser league tables, based on the total value and volume of […] MINING.com Editor | July 31, 2023 | 10:22 am
The mining world turns to Saudi cash for critical metal supply Saudi Arabia is seeking to take minority stakes in global mining assets that will over time help provide access to supplies of strategic minerals. Bloomberg News | July 30, 2023 | 11:32 am