January 30, 2024

IGO freezes nickel project, trims lithium forecast

The Cosmos project was acquired by IGO as part of its acquisition of Western Areas.

January 30, 2024

Pentagon plans AI-based program to estimate prices for critical minerals

The US Department of Defense plans to develop a program to estimate prices and predict supplies of nickel, cobalt and other critical minerals.

January 30, 2024

Lithium miners warn on plunging profits after price freefall

Two of China’s biggest lithium companies became the latest miners to issue stark warnings over the health of the battery metal industry.

January 29, 2024

Nickel Industries posts record quarterly output, unveils $100m buyback plan

The specialty miner also reported a record output from its rotary kiln electric furnace projects.

January 29, 2024

Battery metal bust spurs output cut at leading lithium project

Production from Greenbushes in Western Australia is likely to be reduced as sales drop and inventories rise.

January 29, 2024

Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium prices

The world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply of the metal used in EV batteries has caused prices to collapse.

January 28, 2024

Small electric aircraft have lower environmental impact than equivalent fossil-fuelled aircraft

Battery-powered electric aircraft have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of aviation, according to new research.

January 27, 2024

Chinese companies to invest up to $7bn in Congo mining infrastructure

Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects as part of an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt JV in the DRC.

January 26, 2024

Lithium lowdown: Week 4, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 19 to 26.

January 26, 2024

Sigma Lithium’s chief controls officer exits company in latest shake-up

Over the past year, Sigma has lost a number of top executives.