October 17, 2023 Posco-backed group invests in lithium technology startup EnergyX EnergyX is building a DLE demonstration plant in Argentina's Salta province, near Posco's Sal de Oro project.
October 17, 2023 Ancient nickel-eating microbes can teach us valuable biomining techniques – study Methanogens are ancient life forms that still exist today. They power their metabolism by breaking down rocks and minerals.
October 16, 2023 Canada to give Umicore up to C$1bn for new battery components plant The facility, in the Ontario town of Loyalist Township, will manufacture cathode active materials and precursor cathode active materials.
October 16, 2023 China’s lithium triangle inroads show US challenges in EV race The lithium triangle of South America accounts for more than half of global resources.
October 16, 2023 Visualized: What is the cost of electric vehicle batteries? The cost of EV batteries can vary based on size and chemical composition.
October 16, 2023 US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit The US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call on Monday, before President Biden hosts European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
October 16, 2023 Giant lithium deal collapses after Australian billionaire Rinehart steps in Albemarle has walked away from its $4.2 billion takeover of Liontown Resources after Australia’s richest woman built up a blocking minority.
October 16, 2023 Tsingshan plans $233 million lithium-related investment in Chile Company to set up a plant to produce lithium iron phosphate, Chilean President Gabriel Boric said.
October 16, 2023 Cobalt-based nanomaterial makes fuel cells more robust, environmentally friendly A new cobalt-based nanomaterial reduces fuel cells’ reliance on platinum.
October 13, 2023 Research identifies ways to reduce the amount of lithium in batteries Researchers at Monash University have developed a lithium-sulphur design that reduces the amount of lithium required for charging.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
