August 21, 2025

US seeks to stockpile cobalt for first time in decades

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking offers for up to 7,500 tons of cobalt over the next five years in a contract worth up to $500 million.

August 21, 2025

Lithium price surge to be short-lived, analysts say

A modest domestic deficit in August will flip to oversupply in September as mines resume output, analysts predict.

August 20, 2025

Tianqi open to renegotiating lithium refinery deal with IGO

The refinery, the first lithium hydroxide plant to be built in Australia, has been grappling with operational issues and production delays.

August 20, 2025

SQM boosts lithium supply plans as prices flick higher

Lithium has suffered from a severe global glut that has hammered prices, although output cuts in China have fueled a recent rebound.

August 20, 2025

Nexa Resources restores full operations at Cerro Pasco

Operations at Atacocha and El Porvenir were briefly suspended due to blockades by members of the San Juan de Milpo community.

August 19, 2025

Glencore trader who led ill-fated battery recycling push to exit

Kunal Sinha is stepping down after unwinding the firm’s unsuccessful investment partnership with battery metals recycler Li-Cycle Holdings.

August 18, 2025

Column: Lithium’s rally is super-charged with speculative spice

News that CATL has suspended operations at its Jianxiawo mine has lit a fire under the market.

August 15, 2025

Sigma Lithium surges as quarterly output rises, costs fall

However, as a result of lower sales, revenue fell significantly compared to the 2024 quarter.

August 15, 2025

Bolivia election and lithium: What you need to know

Some investors hope a political shift will change regulations and unlock access to untapped lithium resources in the country.

August 14, 2025

Nickel surpasses coal as Indonesia’s top export, Macquarie says

Earnings from overseas sales of nickel products were $16.5 billion in the first half of the year.