November 20, 2023 Chile discusses IRA benefits with US to lure lithium investments Authorities from Chile have held discussions with President Joe Biden himself as well as US Treasury Department and trade officials.
November 20, 2023 Column: Indonesia’s American EV dreams shunted into the slow lane Chinese companies have been the drivers of Indonesia's ascent to the world's top nickel producer.
November 20, 2023 Canada’s support for EV battery plants to cost 16% more than announced, watchdog finds The total cost of government support for three projects is estimated to be C$43.6 billion over ten years.
November 17, 2023 Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.
November 17, 2023 Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.
November 17, 2023 Swiss-based ARCORE finds rich lithium deposit in Bosnia The company said it has a strategic partnership with Canadian-German company Rock Tech Lithium.
November 17, 2023 Trafigura and Korea Zinc agree to build nickel refinery in South Korea The amount of nickel to be supplied by Trafigura will range from about 20,000-40,000 metric tons per annum.
November 17, 2023 Lithium explorer Li-FT Power closes $9 million public offering The proceeds will used to fund exploration at the company's flagship Yellowknife lithium project in the Northwest Territories.
November 17, 2023 Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries.
November 17, 2023 EV metals demand drives Anglo American’s quest for lithium The miner, which already produces key battery metals including copper and nickel, is actively looking for lithium off-take deals.
China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period In the first 11 months of 2025, China's crude steel output fell 4% from a year earlier. December 27, 2025 | 08:20 am
