November 11, 2025

Lithium watchers shift focus from supply fears to storage demand

The growing confidence in demand for energy storage systems, or ESS, comes amid policy incentives, improving economics and expansion plans.

November 11, 2025

Australia watchdog sues AVZ Minerals over Congo disclosure breaches

AVZ has been embroiled in a legal dispute with the DRC government since 2022 over ownership rights to the Manono project.

November 10, 2025

Aqua Metals partners with Westwin to strengthen US nickel supply chain

The potential deal is valued at around $12 million annually based on current nickel prices.

November 10, 2025

Codelco-SQM lithium deal clears last major hurdle after China greenlight

Codelco and SQM planned to form a joint venture for lithium production in the Atacama salt flats.

November 7, 2025

Bolivia is rethinking lithium deals with China, Russia in US pivot

President-elect Rodrigo Paz, who takes office Saturday, is vowing to finally bring Bolivia into the ranks of significant lithium exporters.

November 7, 2025

CATL sees progress in bid to restart key China lithium mine

The Chinese company is required to pay 247 million yuan ($35 million) for the lithium mining rights at its Jianxiawo project.

November 7, 2025

Deep Sea Rare Minerals seeks US seabed licences

Deep Sea Rare Minerals is the second firm after TMC to apply for deep-sea mining licences since Trump’s executive order to boost the sector.

November 7, 2025

Pilbara CEO warns Australia losing lithium edge to Brazil

CEO of lithium miner Pilbara Minerals called on Canberra to do more or risk losing competitiveness and market share.

November 6, 2025

Stellantis pulls plug on supply deal with Australia’s Alliance Nickel

Alliance said the missed milestones were primarily due to challenging nickel market conditions and project financing constraints.

November 6, 2025

Tesla co-founder’s critical minerals plant starts production

Redwood Materials, led by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, has begun operations at a $3.5 billion factory in South Carolina.