June 17, 2023

Argentina’s growing lithium industry hits export records

Argentina’s growing lithium industry hit a record high with exports rising to $60m in May.

June 17, 2023

The world’s most feared investor heads for showdown over nickel

Next week, Paul Singer is taking on the London Metal Exchange.

June 16, 2023

EV battery prices rise for the first time in 2023

Battery prices are particularly being impacted by lithium carbonate prices in China, which increased by 55% in May.

June 16, 2023

Critical material prices are recovering but the outlook is mixed

New report says lithium, nickel sulphate and rare earth prices are set to recover sharply but graphite, magnesium and titanium markets are in for more pain.

June 16, 2023

Chile to tender lithium permits in first half of 2024 

Private companies that win exploration licences will have priority to gain exploitation permits in association with a state-run company.

June 16, 2023

Japan expands lithium hunting with Idemitsu Australia push

Japan's Idemitsu Kosan Co has increased its stake in Australian Delta Lithium Limited (DLI) to 15%.

June 16, 2023

Inside the race to remake lithium extraction for EV batteries

The global battle to reshape the lithium industry is sucking in oil producers, tech startups and entrenched mining giants.

June 16, 2023

Recent development improves aluminum-ion batteries capacity

An organic redox polymer that works as positive electrode material for aluminum-ion batteries may be a game-changer.

June 16, 2023

Mineral Resources ends lithium deal with Ganfeng

Company withdrew lithium production forecast for the Mt Marion mine and expects Wodgina's to be at the lower end of its forecast.

June 15, 2023

Avalon stock surges on C$63 million investment, joint venture with Sibelco

Avalon plans to use the proceeds to first acquire industrial land for a lithium-hydroxide processing facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario.