July 6, 2023

SQM grows Aussie footprint on earn-in deal with Tambourah

SQM will invest at least A$1.5 million ($1m) and up to A$3 million ($2m) to earn an initial 50% in all mineral rights at Julimar project.

July 5, 2023

European Lithium says Luxembourg’s GEM to fund $125m for Austrian mine

Proceeds will be used to fund the development of the Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria.

July 5, 2023

Huayou commissions $300 million Zimbabwe lithium plant

The Arcadia plant took nine months to construct and started exporting concentrates in April.

July 5, 2023

Patriot Battery Metals shares rise on metallurgical test work ahead of first resource at Corvette

The HLS tests resulted in spodumene concentrate grading more than 6% lithium oxide.

July 5, 2023

McKinsey adds to warnings of clean energy metals shortages

The number of the approximately 500 cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel mines operating today will need to increase by as much as 76%, it says.

July 5, 2023

Ardea Resources inks agreement with Japanese firms for nickel-cobalt project feasibility

The consortium comprises Sumitomo Metal Mining, Mitsubishi Corp and Mitsui & Co Ltd.

July 5, 2023

Wyloo looks for more nickel deals as it seals Mincor buy

Wyloo has breached the 90% holding in Mincor for compulsory acquisition and the takeover is expected to be sealed in the coming weeks.

July 5, 2023

China’s rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs

China said on Monday it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium.

July 4, 2023

Australia forecasts brutal lithium price correction as output surges

Top producer of battery metal Australia sees spodumene prices holding up in 2023 but next year declines of nearly 40% are likely.

July 4, 2023

Toyota aims to halve size, cost, and weight of EV batteries with new solid-state technology

Toyota claims solid-state battery has a 745 mile range, with 10 minute charging time.