July 7, 2023

Innovation in EVs seen denting copper demand growth potential

New electric vehicles from Tesla and rivals are being engineered for efficiency in a way that cuts copper content.

July 7, 2023

The global lithium rush is only at the beginning

Interview with Gene Morgan, CEO of brinefield services company Zelandez on the outlook for lithium prices, Chile nationalisation, Bolivia's prospects and impact of US IRA act.

July 7, 2023

Neo Performance starts construction of rare earth magnet plant in Estonia

The company said the manufacturing facility in Narva will be near its existing rare earth separation plant in Sillamäe.

July 7, 2023

LG Energy doubles lithium purchase from SQM

Battery maker to buy over 100,000 tons of lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide from SQM.

July 6, 2023

Chile’s lithium model gets conditional nod of approval from UN commission

Chile’s strategy has been well received by some private players including the two incumbents SQM and Albemarle.

July 6, 2023

Site visit: Unearthing the lithium ‘gold rush’ in Nevada

While precious metals-focused juniors are working to revive Nevada’s tired Tonopah Silver District, lithium discoveries to the north, west and south of the desert town’s doorstep could again kick the…

July 6, 2023

Pure-play nickel company Lifezone Metals rises on NYSE debut

The company's flagship project is the exploration-stage Kabanga in Tanzania.

July 6, 2023

Massive Norwegian phosphate deposit could meet battery and solar demand for 50 years 

Norge Mining said it has discovered up to 70 billion tonnes of phosphate rock in southwest Norway.

July 6, 2023

Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp

The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that NioCorp aims to produce at its Elk Creek project.

July 6, 2023

Horizonte Minerals receives mining approval for Araguaia nickel project

The mine is on track for first production in early 2024.