September 27, 2023 Albemarle, Caterpillar partner to bring zero-emissions lithium mining to North America The announcement comes on the heels of Albemarle's recent award of $90 million from the Department of Defense .
September 27, 2023 Stellantis invests $90 million in Argentina lithium explorer for 20% stake Argentina Lithium & Energy holds the Rincon West, Antofalla North, Pocitos and Incahusi brine projects.
September 27, 2023 Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered, says the president of Mexico's mining chamber.
September 27, 2023 Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the DRC and Zambia to boost local industries.
September 27, 2023 Ford halts work on $3.5bn EV battery plant with CATL Ford is facing its second week of strikes from workers and continued scrutiny about the battery plant from US Congress.
September 26, 2023 Lithium boom in Argentina hinges on politics, Zijin unit says Argentina is currently the fourth-biggest producer of lithium.
September 26, 2023 Short sellers mount attack on ESG stocks bloated from green hype Hedge fund managers are piling into short positions in ESG stocks as they hunt for bogus green claims and valuations inflated by record stimulus.
September 26, 2023 Canada sees China as less ‘dependable’ partner on critical minerals, minister says Canada in 2022 asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers after a national security review.
September 26, 2023 Ontario Teachers’ bid for lithium stake on hold after lawsuit Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan was nearing a deal to buy a bundle of battery metals royalties from New York-based Orion Resource Partners.
September 26, 2023 Congo plans new copper-cobalt smelter to serve informal miners The project will be developed by privately held Congolese firm Buenassa Sarl and is expected to cost $350 million.
China’s rare earth magnet exports to US decline in November Shipments to the US totaled about 582 tons, compared with 656 tons in October. December 20, 2025 | 08:30 am
