August 6, 2019 Orocobre, Toyota partner to build hydroxide plant in Japan The plant will convert lithium carbonate feedstock sourced from the Olaroz project in Argentina into battery grade lithium hydroxide.
August 6, 2019 Lithium Australia reports high-grade lithium mineralisation at Youanmi project The miner said results suggest Youanmi could provide critical local feedstock for its lithium-cathode and battery business units.
August 5, 2019 Australian Mines secures supply deal with S. Korean company SK Innovation will purchase 100% of the battery-grade cobalt sulphate and nickel sulphate produced from Australian Mines' flagship Sconi project.
August 5, 2019 BHP boosts nickel reserves by 77%, gears up for EV market After years on the block, BHP declared its nickel business core in May on the back of promising demand expectations from the electric vehicle industry.
August 5, 2019 There’s one metal worrying Tesla and EV battery suppliers Battery producers and electric automakers, including Tesla, are concerned over longer-term supplies of nickel.
August 5, 2019 The top miners are split on how to chase the EV battery boom Big names like BHP and Glencore can't seem to agree on which metals will deliver the best long-term exposure to the developing global market.
August 4, 2019 Technology companies should slow rush to mine the deep seas Electric-car makers, battery makers, and consumer-technology companies have remained silent from the debate over deep-sea mining.
August 4, 2019 Chinese company to invest $180m in lithium plant in Argentina Tibet Summit Resources is tackling the Salar de Diablillos salt flat in the northwestern part of the country.
August 2, 2019 Electric ambition: BHP eyes EV market with speciality chemicals The world's biggest miner will face a test of its ability to move beyond bulk mining.
August 1, 2019 Codelco, Salar Blanco to develop lithium project in Chile’s north The deal comes after a disagreement between the companies over adjoining lithium deposits in the area.
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October Spot gold prices have risen about 72% this year, hitting a record $4,549.71 an ounce on Friday, the biggest annual gain since 1979. December 29, 2025 | 07:35 am
