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.

October 17, 2023

Umicore shares up as Canada offers subsidies for battery plant in Ontario

The Canadian and Ontario governments pledged to grant the battery maker $715 million to support its cathode materials factory.

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.