June 1, 2023 Renewable energy capacity to hit record growth in 2023 – IEA Renewable power capacity is expected to jump by 107 gigawatts the largest absolute increase ever, to more than 440 gigawatts in 2023.
May 31, 2023 Argentina says Chinese miner latest to bet big on lithium riches Tibet Summit Resources plans to develop a pair of lithium projects in northwest Argentina.
May 31, 2023 Zimbabwe presses miners to produce battery-grade lithium locally The southern African country said it could impose a tax on exports of lithium concentrate in future.
May 31, 2023 Toyota pledges $2.1bn more for EV battery plant in North Carolina Toyota's latest investment in the battery plant brings the total to $5.9 billion.
May 31, 2023 US-China green energy rivalry ‘great for world,’ Forrest says Iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest says it is healthy to challenge China’s dominance of sectors like renewable energy, EVs and battery metal processing.
May 31, 2023 Portugal gives environmental green light for Savannah’s lithium mine The company received preliminary approval for the EIA for its Barroso open-pit mine.
May 31, 2023 EU seeks critical minerals deals with more African countries So far the EU has signed partnerships with countries such as Canada, Kazakhstan, Namibia and Ukraine.
May 31, 2023 British consortium to invest $9 billion in Indonesia mining, EV batteries, minister says Investement will go into an industrial park in the Bantaeng region on Sulawesi island.
May 30, 2023 Lepidico gets arbitration notice from Chinese chemicals maker The notice relates to an offtake agreement between its Namibia-based unit and Jiangxi Jinhui Lithium.
May 30, 2023 North Carolina seeks more info for Piedmont Lithium mine permit review State officials gave the company 180 days to provide additional details on 10 areas.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
