March 11, 2021

Lithium miners are going to compete for new licenses in Chile

The South American nation has been losing market share as new frontiers open up ahead of an expected tripling of demand for lithium.

March 11, 2021

Lithium Australia’s cathode material manufacturing process granted patent

Lithium Australia and VSPC want to provide practical solutions for electric vehicle manufacturers seeking cobalt-free batteries.

March 11, 2021

BHP moves exploration team to Toronto to grow copper, nickel pipeline

The move to Canada’s most populous city is expected to help BHP grow its pipeline of “future-facing” metals projects.

March 10, 2021

PDAC: Canada poised to become global leader in EV manufacturing – minister of industry

As countries worldwide begin to electrify their transportation systems, Canada offers unique advantages, says Francois-Philippe Champagne.

March 10, 2021

Energy Fuels to start rare earth recovery in Utah

The first shipments of natural monazite ore have arrived at the White Mesa mill in Utah.

March 10, 2021

Neo Performance eyes expansion of European rare earth processing plant

European officials expect the continent's demand for specialized minerals to jump as much as tenfold by 2050.

March 10, 2021

Graphene-enhanced primer proves efficient for marine applications

Talga Group’s Talcoat is obtained from graphite extracted at the Vittangi project in Sweden.

March 9, 2021

Energy Secretary Granholm says US needs to produce more EV minerals

Many parts of the country are sitting on top of the materials that we need to produce battery technologies, says Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.

March 9, 2021

Home: Battery metals buzz is back as Europe reboots EV sector

Cobalt and lithium have jumped back to life in 2021, with prices rallying hard in January and February.

March 9, 2021

Nornickel to take another week to halt water inflow at Siberia mines

Nornickel could loose 4-5% of its 2021 output if the two mines are suspended for one month.