June 15, 2023

Battery storage installations to increase ten-fold by 2030 — report

New battery storage capacity to surpass 400 GWh per year by 2030.

June 15, 2023

Impala Platinum’s Zimbabwe unit eyes expansion into lithium

The miner still sees a future in Zimbabwe and is on the lookout for opportunities to invest in other mining areas.

June 15, 2023

In China’s lithium hub, mining boom comes at a cost

The city of Yichun is ground zero in the country's push to cut its reliance on imports of the metal for its battery industry.

June 14, 2023

Michigan awards key environmental permit for graphite processing plant

While there is a need for 200,000 tonnes of graphite to meet demand, the current US supply capability is zero. 

June 14, 2023

Ghana plans to process its first lithium locally

Australian miner Atlantic Lithium expects to start production at Ghana’s first lithium mine in the second half of 2024.

June 14, 2023

Codelco CEO leaves as copper giant faces lithium role, output slump

Codelco’s production has dropped more than 11% to a 25-year low in 2023, despite investing about $3.5bn a year to revamp its aging mines. 

June 14, 2023

Australia’s ANZ looks to expand lending to critical minerals sector

ANZ has traditionally supported long-life, low-risk mine projects for Australia's staple resources including iron ore, gold, aluminum, copper, and nickel.

June 14, 2023

India considers lithium mining royalty at 3% of LME price

The government is expected to auction a newly found lithium blocks, with estimated reserves of 5.9 million tonnes, later this year.

June 14, 2023

Volkswagen subsidy to cost Canada $1.8bn more than forecast

Discrepancy comes from how Canadian subsidies may affect the company’s tax treatment compared to American incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act.

June 13, 2023

Nominee to be next US ambassador to Malaysia sees rare earths potential

Edgard Kagan, a career diplomat, told his Senate confirmation hearing that developing new sources for critical minerals was a very high priority.