April 28, 2021 US Department of Energy provides funds for First Cobalt’s Iron Creek project Cobalt is on the US government’s list of 35 critical elements that are essential to the country’s economy and national security.
April 28, 2021 Recycled metals could meet a significant part of the rising demand from EVs —report Metal recovery from recycling of lithium-ion batteries varies from 10% for copper to 80% for cobalt.
April 28, 2021 Lygend starts trial production at Indonesian nickel project The plant, on the island of Obi, is one of a number of high-pressure acid leach projects in top nickel miner Indonesia.
April 28, 2021 SQM to sell remainder common stock for capex on local bourse SQM said in December the capital would be used to fund a $1.9 billion, four-year investment plan, which aims to more than double its capacity to produce lithium.
April 28, 2021 U of Calgary-spin off company develops nanotechnology-based lithium extraction solution Litus says its LiNC extraction solution is able to extract more lithium from brine sources than similar methods.
April 28, 2021 Preliminary results warrant drill campaign at Portofino’s Yergo lithium project in Argentina The Canadian company filed an application with the Provincial Mining Ministry of Catamarca for a drill permit for the Yergo lithium project.
April 27, 2021 Two-wheelers to play big role in EV market share growth – report IDTechEx says that when countries like India mention ambitious electrification targets, they are referring to the electrification of two-wheelers and micro-mobility, not cars.
April 26, 2021 Northern Graphite confirms high quality, value of Bissett Creek concentrates The material is suitable for use in applications such as fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries and traditional markets.
April 25, 2021 Battery metal rush pits miners against marine biologists New regulations are expected from the International Seabed Authority.
April 23, 2021 Energy Fuels wins $1.75m award from US Department of Energy The funds will support a feasibility study on the production of rare earth element (REE) products in the US.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
