June 21, 2023 Global nickel market in 20,500 tonne surplus in April Market had a deficit of 2,600 tons in the same month last year.
June 21, 2023 China lithium price rebound to be capped by growing supply, analysts say Spot lithium carbonate prices in China nearly doubled in the last two months.
June 21, 2023 Auto firms race to secure non-Chinese graphite for EVs as shortages loom Automakers are knocking at the doors of new producers, such as Madagascar and Mozambique.
June 21, 2023 Lynas Rare Earths gets $14m Australian govt grant to develop project The grant will help develop a new system that will allow the processing of apatite, a group of phosphate minerals.
June 21, 2023 Albemarle becomes first lithium firm to complete responsible mining audit Third-party audit shows Albemarle meets 50% to 75% of the criteria in each of four areas, including social and environmental responsibility.
June 20, 2023 Avalon Materials plans lithium processing plant in Ontario Company acquires industrial site in Thunder Bay, aims to become province’s first vertically integrated lithium producer.
June 20, 2023 Bill Gates-backed KoBold Metals is the Silicon Valley’s newest unicorn The company raised $200 million to dig for copper and lithium using AI.
June 20, 2023 Northvolt gets $400 million from Ontario fund for green battery Northvolt is currently in talks with the Canadian and Quebec governments on a potential multibillion-dollar plant near Montreal.
June 20, 2023 Saudi’s PIF emerges as lead bidder for $2.5 billion Vale base metals stake Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may strike the deal for a roughly 10% stake of Vale's nickel and copper operations.
June 20, 2023 Australia cautious on Chinese investment in vital lithium sector Chinese firms have already invested in lithium hydroxide refineries in Western Australia.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
