October 20, 2023 EU, US could agree on critical minerals despite steel failure, says France The European Union and the United States could reach a deal on critical minerals over the coming weeks or months.
October 20, 2023 China to tighten exports of key battery material graphite The world's top producer will require export permits for some products from December 1 to protect national security.
October 20, 2023 Atlantic Lithium granted 15-year permit for Ghana mine It comes as Ghana seeks to diversify away from gold production to tap into the multibillion-dollar battery metals industry.
October 19, 2023 Liontown stock dives after bid collapse, emergency fund raising The shares fell as much as 35% at the open in Sydney.
October 19, 2023 Canada court ruling on key environmental law risks deterring investments Canada’s Supreme Court last week ruled the Impact Assessment Act was too broad in designating which major projects should fall under federal environmental assessment.
October 19, 2023 Glencore’s documents on planned EV battery recycling hub not enough for Sardinia The Swiss miner said in May that it wanted to develop a recycling hub for EV batteries with Canada's Li-Cycle.
October 19, 2023 Liontown secures $713 million for Kathleen Valley lithium project The project remains on track to begin production in mid-2024, the company said.
October 19, 2023 Asteroid mining startup to launch mission in early 2024 If successful, AstroForge would be the first private company to visit an M-type asteroid and operate in deep space.
October 18, 2023 ‘Green’ battery recycling technique allows for massive recovery of aluminum, lithium A recently developed method allows for the recovery of 100% of the aluminum and 98% of the lithium from spent electric car batteries.
October 18, 2023 Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million The acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray into the lithium space, as part of the country's new public-private model for the sector.
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
