December 14, 2022 Albemarle to build $180m US lithium research centre The lithium giant anticipates creating at least 200 jobs at the site, with an average salary of $94,000 per year.
December 13, 2022 Brixton pivots to cobalt at Langis with strong drill results Langis, on the north shore of Lake Timiskaming, is about 20 km from Electra Battery Materials’ refinery for cobalt.
December 13, 2022 China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.
December 13, 2022 Indonesia appeals WTO ruling on nickel ore export ban dispute A panel of experts last month urged the country to bring its measures in line with WTO obligations.
December 13, 2022 Rio Tinto hunts for lithium deals, eyes Jadar revival Lithium prices, expected to stay at record highs, have the world’s second-biggest miner actively looking for lithium acquisitions.
December 12, 2022 Canada’s mining minister wants minerals projects built within a decade Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson’s comments come days after his ministry published a critical minerals strategy that pledged to review Canada’s approval process for developing mines.
December 12, 2022 Western countries forge green alliance for getting electric vehicle minerals Announced at the COP15 talks on biodiversity in Montreal, the Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance would support these standards for elements like lithium, cobalt and nickel.
December 12, 2022 US finalizes $2.5 billion loan to GM, LG battery joint venture The loan will help finance construction of new lithium-ion manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.
December 12, 2022 EV sector needs more clarity on Biden’s energy law, LG Chem CEO says LG Chem last month announced plans to invest $3 billion to build a facility in Clarksville, Tennessee.
December 12, 2022 New electrolyte allows Li-ion batteries to heat up without risk of fire Researchers have developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that allows the devices to continue to function at high temperatures.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
