May 19, 2025

CHARTS: EV battery metals bill ticks up as cobalt, nickel prices strengthen

The $1.73 billion worth of nickel contained in EVs sold this year for the first time exceeds battery lithium amounts, despite faster global adoption of nickel-free power packs.

May 19, 2025

Codelco taps Rio Tinto for major new lithium tie-up

Rio Tinto will contribute up to $900 million to the Maricunga project in Chile, taking a 49.99% share.

May 19, 2025

Arizona Lithium gets green light for Saskatchewan’s first lithium brine project

The miner has received approval to commence Phase 1 production at its Prairie project.

May 19, 2025

Shanghai exchange looks to open domestic nickel contract to foreigners this year

ShFE has been exploring a more internationally-accessible contract since 2023.

May 19, 2025

Kodal expects Mali permit soon to export 27,000t of stockpiled lithium

The company began production at Bougouni in February.

May 18, 2025

Manitoba fires threaten Sinomine’s Tanco lithium-cesium mine

Tanco is about 180 km northeast of Winnipeg and sits right beside a large zone where fires are burning out of control.

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.