July 13, 2020 EnergyX, ProfMOF promote technology making lithium production more cost-effective The companies want to promote the use of metal-organic frameworks, which they say are miracle material.
July 12, 2020 Scientists reveal the secret life of lithium Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences say that stars like the Sun create lithium through their lives after they have swelled to become red giants.
July 12, 2020 Japan to strengthen control over rare metal reserves A report by market consultancy firm Argos states that the Ministry of Economy wants to keep inventory targets and actual stockpile levels secret.
July 10, 2020 Vale, Epiroc sign Batteries as a Service deal According to the companies, this is the first Batteries as a Service deal in the world.
July 9, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Gates, Bezos-backed firm searching for cobalt, gold price above $1,800 with record in sight, and more...
July 9, 2020 Power pioneer invents new battery that’s 90% cheaper than lithium-ion Former Nissan employee has a new approach to dramatically simplify and speed up battery manufacturing.
July 7, 2020 Galaxy moves Sal de Vida lithium project to design phase First production is now expected in the last quarter of 2022.
July 7, 2020 Electric vehicles are starting to buoy the global metals market The world’s largest producer of lithium is expecting a market turnaround by 2022.
July 7, 2020 Gates, Bezos-backed firm searching for cobalt in Canada KoBold aims to create a “Google Maps” of the Earth’s crust, with a special focus on finding cobalt deposits.
July 7, 2020 Cornish Lithium gets over $1m funding boost for UK project The company will use the money raised to continue exploration for lithium in Cornwall, in both geothermal waters and hard rock.
Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China. December 23, 2025 | 05:39 am
