May 24, 2023 Battery boom sparks revival for Quebec’s formerly failed lithium miners Ford’s supply deal with Nemaska is the latest sign of optimism for lithium projects once left for dead.
May 24, 2023 BHP-backed Tanzania nickel miner in talks for offtake contracts Lifezone Metals is negotiating supply deals with several electric vehicle manufacturers and battery makers.
May 24, 2023 Oil giant ExxonMobil jumps on lithium wagon Acquisition of lithium prospect in southern Arkansas reflects the company's bet on the electric vehicles boom.
May 23, 2023 Emerging lithium supplier Argentina says it’s close to US deal under IRA Argentina has been lobbying to get in on President Joe Biden’s electric-vehicle drive.
May 23, 2023 Allkem, set for merger, talks up Argentina’s ‘enormous’ lithium riches Argentina has benefited, analysts say, from a decentralized and market-led model.
May 23, 2023 Li-Metal says first to produce refined metal from lithium carbonate The company is piloting its patented process at its Markham, Ontario, facility.
May 23, 2023 Copper dealt blow in battle for critical mineral status in the US The Copper Development Association claims the USGS's refusal to include copper is based on old facts outside of its own 2022 methodology.
May 23, 2023 Alpha Lithium rejects buyout bid by Tecpetrol Tecpetrol said it was prepared to engage with Alpha “immediately” and improve its $178 million all-cash offer.
May 22, 2023 Australia wins US support for critical minerals industry The two countries have reached an agreement to coordinate polices and investment to support the industry's growth.
May 22, 2023 Ford strikes lithium deals to support step up in EV output Ford has struck deals with Albemarle, SQM and Nemaska Lithium as availability and cost of crucial battery materials have been key concerns.
ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi Kazakhstan, which currently produces no gallium, is set to become the world's second-largest producer. December 20, 2025 | 08:34 am
