March 10, 2023

US, EU to negotiate critical minerals agreement

US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Friday to immediately begin negotiations.

March 10, 2023

US Senator blasts Ford’s battery deal with China’s CATL

Joe Manchin said he is "totally opposed" to allowing CATL to access US tax dollars that finance electric vehicle purchases.

March 10, 2023

Electra Battery upgrades Iron Creek cobalt-copper resource, paving the way for PEA

Resources at the Idaho project in the indicated category are estimated at 4.4 million tonnes grading 0.19% cobalt and 0.73% copper.

March 10, 2023

CATL smashes profit estimate as EV sales soar

CATL commanded a 37% share of the global market for EV batteries in 2022.

March 10, 2023

China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks

Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium.

March 10, 2023

US, EU agree to start talks on critical minerals amid trade tensions

Biden and von der Leyen are meeting against a backdrop of European complaints that US subsidies will divert investment away from Europe.

March 9, 2023

Lithium Chile confirms buyer interest in its assets following stock halt

The South America-focused lithium miner has three active projects.

March 9, 2023

Piedmont, Atlantic to seek legal advice against short-seller’s claims

Blue Orca Capital alleged that the mining licenses obtained by Atlantic in Ghana were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption".

March 9, 2023

Column: Tesla hits the brakes but rare earths juggernaut rolls on

EV motors represent around 12% of global magnet consumption with Tesla accounting for 15-20% of the sector's demand.

March 9, 2023

Lithium Royalty raises $109 million in biggest Canadian IPO since May

The Toronto-based company sold 8.82 million shares for C$17 apiece in its IPO.