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.

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.