January 23, 2024

Nevada Sunrise’s Gemini emerges as one of largest US lithium resources

Company says the first resource estimate "exceeded expectations" given the limited drilling the company has done to date.

January 23, 2024

Australian lithium output cuts seen on price slump

Australian lithium producers may be set to track the nickel industry in project curtailments and delays this reporting season.

January 23, 2024

Lamborghini interested in cobalt-free battery developed at MIT

MIT researchers have designed a new lithium-ion battery whose cathode doesn’t use cobalt or nickel.

January 23, 2024

Codelco secures first lithium asset with Australian firm buy

The A$385 million ($254 million) acquisition of Lithium Power International hands Codelco the Maricunga lithium project.

January 22, 2024

Eramet’s New Caledonia nickel plant runs reduced output after power incident

The production process at the company's Doniambo plant in New Caledonia was disrupted by the breaking of several furnace cathodes.

January 22, 2024

Nickel prices keep slumping even as mines close

The metal used in stainless steel and EV batteries is down more than 40% from a year ago amid a growing global glut.

January 22, 2024

Nickel price crash seen extending Indonesia’s grip on supply

A prolonged slump in nickel prices is stress-testing producers worldwide.

January 22, 2024

Nickel, cobalt may help produce hydrogen from urea

A new nickel and cobalt-based material helps remove urea from water and potentially convert it into hydrogen gas.

January 22, 2024

Bolivia Uyuni plant to yield first lithium by 2025-end 

State-owned lithium company YLB and a Chinese consortium are building a pilot plant at the salt flat, which will use DLE technology.

January 21, 2024

Australian tycoon Forrest shuts nickel mines after prices crash

Wyloo's mines near Kambalda will go into care and maintenance from May 31.