December 13, 2023

MinRes tightens grip on smaller rival Delta Lithium amid sector consolidation

Chris Ellison-led MinRes has beefed up a 24.27% stake in Delta.

December 12, 2023

South Korea offers $29 billion in aid to battery makers amid metals war

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration wants to boost competitiveness of the nation’s battery industry, from mining to recycling.

December 12, 2023

Wealth Minerals lines up funds for Chile operations

The company has already applied for operating permits and is about to unveil a direct extraction provider for what is envisaged as a $500-$600 million mine.

December 12, 2023

Experts map likelihood, length of green energy droughts in the US

New research shows that compound energy droughts can last nearly a week in some parts of the United States.

December 11, 2023

China exchange adds lithium warehouses to allay fears of short squeeze

China is the world's largest consumer and producer of lithium carbonate.

December 11, 2023

MetalsGrove shares jump on Zimbabwe lithium assets acquisition

The claims, which MetalsGrove will acquire for $60,000, are close to Huayou Cobalt's Arcadia lithium mine.

December 11, 2023

China likely to beat Europe, US in meeting battery metals demand through recycling – study

China is the most likely candidate to first meet its entire demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel through recycling

December 8, 2023

New Abaxx exchange to launch nickel sulphate futures in Q1 2024

A new Singapore-based commodities exchange plans to launch trading in the next few months.

December 8, 2023

Unstable electrolytes in lithium metal batteries now a bit more stable

Chinese researchers have developed functional micro-arrays for efficient lithium metal anode interfaces.

December 8, 2023

Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producers

The copper producing nation holds significant quantities of cobalt in its mining tailings, which could make it a global powerhouse.