March 18, 2024

South Africa optimistic for tax breaks to kick-start EV industry

South Africa has abundant supplies of raw materials vital for the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries.

March 18, 2024

Avalon enters $11 million funding agreement for lithium processing facility

The first drawdown will be for C$2.75 million, and is expected to close within the next two weeks.

March 18, 2024

Indonesia says Vale to build another $2bn HPAL plant

PT Vale Indonesia is exploring a potential investment in a high-pressure acid leaching plant in Sulawesi island.

March 17, 2024

Australia’s MinRes to develop lithium processing hub in Goldfields region

The decision follows its acquisition of the Lake Johnston nickel concentrator plant and tenure from Poseidon Nickel.

March 17, 2024

BHP stands down 25% of nickel project workforce

BHP has stood down around a quarter of the workers constructing its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia.

March 17, 2024

Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report

The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company.

March 16, 2024

Tesla Germany staff to elect new council to gain control over work conditions

The IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over pay and working conditions at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin.

March 15, 2024

Graphjet, Energem merge to create direct biomass-to-graphite company

On Friday, Graphjet’s ordinary shares started trading on the Nasdaq.

March 15, 2024

Economy chief says Chile’s lithium products likely to get US subsidies

If extended to value-added Chilean lithium, the subsidies will make it more attractive for US companies to invest in the country, said Economy Minister Nicolas Grau.

March 15, 2024

Liontown Resources sees HY loss widen as costs build

Net loss after tax widened to A$31 million in the six-month period ended Dec. 31, from A$6.9 million a year earlier.