September 22, 2019

Cobalt price boost as electric vehicle loadings surge

New study shows despite ongoing thrifting efforts, cobalt use per electric vehicle sold around the world this year is up 45%.

September 20, 2019

VanadiumCorp drills to halfway point at Lac Doré

The company also reported that a review of historical drill data indicates potential for elevated grades.

September 19, 2019

Giyani Metals exits gold exploration in South Africa

Giyani will now focus on its battery-grade K.Hill manganese project in neighbouring Botswana.

September 19, 2019

One battery material sector is cheering for lower prices

Lower prices of vanadium, a metal mainly known for strengthening steel, are key in the drive to increase its use in the booming battery sector.

September 18, 2019

E3 Metals, Livent team up on Alberta lithium development project

Livent will contribute its technical expertise and invest up to $5.5 million in the joint development project.

September 18, 2019

Apple to include part made of 100% recycled rare earths in new iPhones

The tech giant’s new iPhones will use recycled rare earth elements in their "Taptic Engine," a part that lets iPhones mimic a physical button click despite being a flat pane…

September 17, 2019

Australian lithium recovery seen by mid-2020 as EV production revs up

Strong demand from the EV sector alongside supply cuts should help Australian lithium miners recover towards the middle of next year, earlier than expected.

September 17, 2019

Chile taps China, Japan in lithium-for-tech push; faces tough sell

The world's No. 2 lithium producer has held global road shows ahead of a second lithium-for-investment tender, according to officials.

September 17, 2019

US ‘falling behind’ in global race to develop electric vehicle supply chain

US senators voiced bipartisan support on Tuesday for the expansion of domestic mining and minerals recycling.

September 12, 2019

Canadian economy won’t feel impact of battery metal mining

A new study says global battery metals consumption will rise six-fold by the mid 2020s but impact in Canada will be minimal.