November 27, 2023 Battery prices are falling again as raw material costs drop Prices of key battery metals — especially lithium — have fallen dramatically since January.
November 27, 2023 Glencore’s Mutanda mine to produce less cobalt on ore depletion The problem at Mutanda is shrinking oxide ore deposits on the surface.
November 24, 2023 Chile to invest $7 million in lithium and salt flats research Funding for up to ten research projects, including topics such as new brine extraction methods, will be awarded in mid-2024.
November 24, 2023 Sigma Lithium’s former co-CEO fired for trading in blackout period Public data shows that Calvyn Gardner sold shares for about $13.3 million in January, ahead of Sigma's planned annual report.
November 23, 2023 Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser Institute Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity.
November 23, 2023 Glencore to build pilot battery recycling plant outside of Italy Glencore said in May it was going to develop a recycling hub with Canada's Li-Cycle in Portovesme.
November 23, 2023 Lake Resources expands Kachi lithium resource ahead of definitive study The Kachi project ranks among the world’s top 10 brine resources.
November 23, 2023 EU and US delay key trade meeting amid deadlock in negotiations The delay comes as negotiations to agree on global steel accords and a critical minerals deal have both stalled.
November 23, 2023 Lithium price rout deepens with battery metal now down 75% this year Chinese prices of lithium carbonate are down 20% so far this month.
November 23, 2023 Deep-sea mining could severely affect jellyfish populations Plumes from deep-sea mining could severely affect midwater marine animals.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
