April 26, 2023 Vulcan secures German lithium plant finance from chemicals maker Nobian Nobian will contribute 161 million euros in cash as equity to fund capital expenses.
April 26, 2023 Chinese lithium price finally ticks up after five-month slide Chinese lithium carbonate ticked up 1.2% Wednesday, the first gain this year.
April 26, 2023 Lithium developer joins race to produce green fuel in Chile’s arid desert Chile’s government is encouraging green hydrogen investment to harness the nation’s abundant solar and wind resources.
April 25, 2023 Mineral Resources flags further interest in Essential Metals The company expects spodumene FOB cost to be between A$1,200 and A$1,250 per tonne for fiscal 2023.
April 25, 2023 Finland’s Fortum begins battery material recovery from EV ‘black mass’ Black mass is the shredded material that comes from used batteries, which can include lithium, cobalt, and nickel.
April 24, 2023 Japan to subsidize half the costs of lithium, critical minerals projects – report The initiative seeks to secure domestic supply of materials used in manufacturing electric car engines and batteries.
April 24, 2023 Germany draws up €2 billion state fund to secure key commodities The new financing vehicle could start next year if the ruling coalition agrees on the funding.
April 24, 2023 Chile’s new lithium plan to scare off investors, Friedland says “Money is a coward — it runs away at the first sign of trouble,” the chairman of Ivanhoe Mines said.
April 24, 2023 Nickel Asia to open two more Philippine mines, eyes power unit IPO Top Philippine miner also to assess viability of another HPAL plant.
April 24, 2023 Chile’s lithium move a further push for automakers to diversify supply chain Major carmakers have already been looking for new lithium supplies in the United States, Europe and Africa.
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