May 16, 2025 LME looks to curb big bets as energy trader billions rock metals The LME has been discussing the appropriate level for position limits in informal conversations with market participants.
May 15, 2025 Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy protection in Canada Li-Cycle has entered into a $10.5 million debtor-in-possession financing and a stalking horse credit bid for at least $40 million with Glencore.
May 15, 2025 Permit delays stall Kodal’s lithium exports in Mali Over 20,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate from the Bougouni mine in Mali are ready for delivery, but export is stalled due to permit issues.
May 14, 2025 Cobalt demand to outpace supply by early 2030s, says Cobalt Institute Cobalt demand is set to hit 400,000 tonnes by the early 2030s, up from 222,000 in 2024.
May 14, 2025 Codelco to name Maricunga lithium partner by June’s end Chosen company will join Codelco to develop a project located in Chile’s second largest salt flat by lithium reserves.
May 14, 2025 Lake Resources boosts Kachi lithium resource amid sale talks Kachi lithium resource increase comes as sale talks heat up amid shifting market dynamics and rising M&A activity in Argentina.
May 13, 2025 Tariffs are reshaping the EV industry — and the deals behind it Tariffs drive up the cost of making EVs—even those assembled in the US—by increasing prices on essential materials.
May 13, 2025 Rio Tinto bets big on Lithium Triangle’s brine riches CEO Jakob Stausholm says brines in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia offer the best chance for the world to access low-cost, high-quality lithium.
May 13, 2025 Patriot reveals North America’s largest shovel-ready lithium resource in Quebec The Shaakichiuwaanaan project now holds 108M tonnes at 1.4% lithium oxide, equating to 3.8M tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent.
May 13, 2025 Exxaro buys manganese mines in $640M diversification push Deal aligns with the coal miner’s strategy to diversify into energy-transitioning metals and renewable energy.
China’s rare earth magnet exports to US decline in November Shipments to the US totaled about 582 tons, compared with 656 tons in October. December 20, 2025 | 08:30 am
