August 12, 2024

China drives African lithium surge to lock in key battery metal

The continent is projected to account for almost 11% of global supply this year.

August 12, 2024

Surge in M&As compels dealmakers to harness tools for compliance

Concerns around the supply and demand of critical metals and other challenges can make mining M&A deals riskier and harder to complete.

August 11, 2024

Arizona Lithium produces Saskatchewan’s first kilogram of battery-grade LCE

In the near term, the Australia-based lithium developer is aiming to bring Pad #1 at the Prairie project into production by 2025.

August 11, 2024

Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads

Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance.

August 9, 2024

Graphic: Investment needed to meet battery demand by 2040

Investment in batteries is expected to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2040.

August 8, 2024

Copper price: four Chinese bear charts

Overcapacity and a "slow-moving property crisis" will see China continue to export its cheap copper, dragging down prices elsewhere.

August 8, 2024

US Strategic Metals tapped for $400 million EXIM Bank loan

The company plans to mine what it considers to be the largest cobalt reserve in North America.

August 8, 2024

E3 Lithium to construct demonstration facility Alberta

According to the company, the Demo project will produce lithium from brines located within the Leduc reservoir.

August 7, 2024

IGO looking to divest some Forrestania nickel assets

Australian nickel and lithium producer is negotiating a potential deal with Medallion Metals worth $32 million.

August 7, 2024

Greenbushes becomes first Australian mine committed to IRMA audit

Located 250 km south of Perth, Greenbushes has been a leader in the Australian lithium sector for over 40 years.