Exxon in talks with Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen on supplying lithiumThe 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 clothesUS-based researchers have developed a successful prototype of a fully…Staff Writer | July 31, 2023 | 12:18 pm
The mining world turns to Saudi cash for critical metal supplySaudi Arabia is seeking to take minority stakes in global…Bloomberg News | July 30, 2023 | 11:32 am
Albemarle windfall shows lithium’s resilience to recession fears World's biggest producer reported higher-than-expected second-quarter profit and lifted its annual guidance beyond analyst estimates. Bloomberg News | August 4, 2022 | 4:06 pm
Lithium miner ioneer finds workaround for wildflower that’s stalling US project The Australian company has been unable to get federal permits because public lands near the site are home to the endangered wildflower Tiehm’s buckwheat. Bloomberg News | August 4, 2022 | 2:29 pm
MP Materials profit more than doubles on higher rare earths prices The company posted Q2 net income of $73.3 million, compared to $27.2 million in the year-ago quarter. Reuters | August 4, 2022 | 2:02 pm
Gold price hits one-month high on rising US-China tensions Bullion rose even after Federal Reserve officials pledged the central bank would continue an aggressive fight to cool soaring inflation. Staff Writer | August 4, 2022 | 9:51 am
Copper price rebounds as weaker dollar spurs short-covering Copper has lost nearly 30% since hitting a record high of $10,910 a tonne in March. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 4, 2022 | 9:13 am
Albemarle studying ways to recycle lithium in North America The world's largest lithium producer is evaluating just how it can partner, invest and develop a battery recycling business. Reuters | August 4, 2022 | 6:32 am
Nevada Gold Mines investing further in education partnerships and training programs, Barrick says The company is working with the University of Nevada and the Great Basin College in Elko to develop mining-centred programs. Staff Writer | August 3, 2022 | 3:14 pm
Albemarle’s lithium sales surge after supply contracts renegotiated Second-quarter lithium sales nearly tripled due to rising prices of the electric vehicle battery metal. Reuters | August 3, 2022 | 1:42 pm
Climate bill would put US back in global race for EV leadership The bill is a potential boon to many sectors of the green economy, including electric vehicles. Bloomberg News | August 2, 2022 | 3:16 pm