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.