February 7, 2020 Hydro-Québec, Mercedes to work on next-gen lithium batteries They want to test new materials under field conditions to accelerate the development cycle.
February 6, 2020 US rare earths production up 44% in 2019 — report Overall US metal mine production in 2019 was estimated to be $28.1 billion, or almost $500 million higher than in 2018.
February 6, 2020 Chile government approves Bearing Lithium’s EIA This is one of the few EIAs approved in Chile in recent years.
February 5, 2020 Cobalt price rebounds on Beijing stockpiling talk Battery cobalt prices jump by more than 10% in January – too soon to assess coronavirus impact on China-Congo supply.
February 4, 2020 Lithium mining shares off to the races Lithium producers swept up in Tesla enthusiasm with Livent surging 17% and top producers SQM and Albemarle enjoying double digit gains.
February 3, 2020 Miners need to adopt next-generation values to battle reputation crisis, says Anglo American boss Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives.
February 3, 2020 Social investors, emissions reduction efforts to shape mining’s short-term future — report Deloitte’s “Tracking the Trends” annual mining report, warns mining leaders they will have to work this year on building trust with communities, consumers and investors.
February 2, 2020 Nickel price under pressure in 2020 – report Wood Mackenzie predicts that nickel sulphate premiums will switch to discounts and Chinese nickel pig iron will stutter.
February 2, 2020 Infinity Lithium’s JV fined in Spain The company is accused of conducting work without the proper environmental permits.
January 31, 2020 China’s top lithium miner struggles to pay $6 billion debt A collapse in lithium prices has left Tianqi struggling to cover loans that used to expand overseas.
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
