July 18, 2024

German Chancellor defends planned lithium deal with Serbia

Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are currently in discussions with Serbia’s government to invest in the country.

July 18, 2024

US has second-longest mine development timeline in the world, S&P Global says

Mines in the US go from discovery to production on an average of 29 years.

July 18, 2024

Australia’s Quantum Graphite receives $300m loan offer from US EXIM Bank

The financing will cover mining and production at Uley mine in Australia.

July 18, 2024

Mercedes, Stellantis in talks to back Serbia’s lithium plans

The carmakers are willing to follow Rio Tinto Group’s investment in the proposed Jadar mine.

July 17, 2024

Global battery demand to quadruple by 2030 — report

According to Bain & Company, lithium-ion batteries will remain dominant for the foreseeable future.

July 17, 2024

Boyd, Roosen, Quartermain: It takes grit, invention, luck to make the big time

Mining industry legends discuss the backstories on their multibillion-dollar successes.

July 17, 2024

Sodium-ion battery startup sparks lithium alternative

Peak Energy received $55 million in funding to scale up production of sodium-ion batteries that the company is positioning as an alternative to the widely used lithium-ion technology. 

July 17, 2024

Column: BHP joins the lengthening list of nickel price casualties

Indonesia's nickel production surge is challenging the West's ambitions of diversifying its critical metals supply chains.

July 17, 2024

Rio Tinto names Shell’s Katie Jackson as new copper chief

Jackson, who is the current president of National Grid Ventures, an energy group, joins Rio Tinto on September 1.

July 16, 2024

Germany Chancellor plans lithium deal with Serbia after Rio ruling

Olaf Scholz plans to visit Serbia this week to secure supplies of lithium that are critical for the nation’s energy transition and auto industry.