September 28, 2023 Brazil mineral rights dispute casts shadow on Sigma Lithium expansion A Brazilian court injunction is halting the sale or mining of two plots of land where Sigma Lithium is planning open pits.
September 28, 2023 American Lithium bets it can open mine in Peru by 2027 The Falchani project would bring an $880 million investment to one of Peru’s poorest regions.
September 28, 2023 $1bn metals SPAC deal backed by Glencore, automakers collapses ACG had planned to buy a nickel mine and a copper mine from Appian Capital.
September 28, 2023 China’s grip on critical minerals draws warnings at IEA gathering US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the world is up against a dominant supplier of critical minerals willing to exploit its position for political gain.
September 28, 2023 Mexico says lithium concessions under review after Ganfeng flags cancellations Ganfeng said Mexico's mining authorities had issued a notice to its local subsidiaries indicating nine of its concessions had been terminated.
September 28, 2023 Northvolt to build multibillion-dollar Li-ion battery plant in Quebec Quebec and Ottawa will invest a total of $2.7 billion for the construction of the factory.
September 28, 2023 Canada, France boost critical minerals cooperation They will work together to secure supplies of critical minerals in both countries and promote investment in the supply chain.
September 28, 2023 Allkem rises as $10.6bn Livent deal close edges nearer The merger announced in May will create the world's third-largest producer of lithium.
September 28, 2023 Atlas Materials raises $27m for new nickel technology for EV batteries Technology processes nickel ore for EV batteries with no waste.
September 28, 2023 Codelco in talks with Australia’s Lithium Power The Chilean copper giant is undertaking due diligence on Lithium Power, which owns the country's largest permitted brine project.
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