July 28, 2023

Laser pulses may help develop next-gen, high-capacity batteries

Using laser pulses, researchers modified a promising alternative electrode material known as MXene.

July 27, 2023

Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billion

Vale Base Metals is expected to invest $25-30 billion in new projects across Brazil, Canada and Indonesia over the next decade.

July 27, 2023

Sigma completes first shipment of lithium from Grota do Cirilo

The company achieved operational net zero for its first shipment of battery grade lithium.

July 27, 2023

Zimbabwe eyes world No. 5 lithium spot as Chinese investors boost capacity

The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies.

July 27, 2023

Tirupati eyes 8% of global graphite market after Mozambique acquisitions

The company plans to start producing 50,000 metric tons of graphite next year in Mozambique.

July 27, 2023

Australia to add to priority critical minerals by year-end

Minister Madeleine King said the government would prioritise support for critical minerals projects that underpin key technologies such as battery chemicals.

July 27, 2023

Children living in cobalt-rich areas in the DRC show poor educational outcomes – study

Research shows that children who work in cobalt extraction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not achieve the same level of education as those living in other parts…

July 26, 2023

Allkem’s fourth-quarter revenue eases on weak prices

The miner recently inked a $10.6 billion merger with Livent.

July 26, 2023

US says it must work with Latin America more on key minerals

The Biden administration has begun a push to diversify the US’ sources of important goods and materials and to reduce dependency on China.

July 26, 2023

Li-FT’s first Yellowknife lithium drill assays impress

Key results include 1.3% lithium oxide over 35 metres, including 1.58% over 27 metres.