July 18, 2018

Australia’s Northern Minerals makes first rare earth from pilot plant

Company aims to be the first significant world producer outside of China of dysprosium, used by electric vehicle makers in the manufacturing of engine magnets.

July 18, 2018

Peru unit of Plateau Energy finds one of ‘world’s largest’ lithium resource

Company plans to complete a feasibility study next year, which will reveal whether the proposed $800 million, underground lithium-uranium mine can and should be built.

July 17, 2018

Quarry to use drones, AI for tracking inventory

Wendling says the service is more efficient, safer and accurate. The quarry operator can also carry out more frequent surveys.

July 17, 2018

LME moves closer to lithium contract launch with request for pricing providers

Financial Times says the LME will launch a cash-settled lithium contract in the second half of 2019, which would allow traders to speculate on prices for the metal.

July 16, 2018

Cobalt — Production remains steady but supply security fears remain high

Last year saw only small changes in global cobalt supply but some large projects are about to come on line.

July 13, 2018

Germany to host Europe’s first EV battery plant

BMW already signed up as the factory's main client.

July 13, 2018

MGX, Belmont set lithium joint venture in Nevada.

Canadian junior MGX has entered into an option agreement to earn into the Kibby Basin lithium brine project, in Nevada.

July 12, 2018

Panasonic plans to halve cobalt content of car batteries in 2-3 years

Panasonic has already significantly reduced cobalt content, to about 10 percent in its nickel-cobalt-aluminium cathode chemistry.

July 12, 2018

Glencore shareholders mull suing firm over corruption, bribery probes

They claim mounting investigations into the firm’s dealings in the DRC, where it’s heavily invested, has made the stock collapse and investors may seek compensation for the losses caused by…

July 11, 2018

Rio Tinto’s minerals sands operation in South Africa shut by protests

A mineral sands operation on the South African coast run by Rio Tinto has been closed since Friday due to violent community protests which saw a security guard killed earlier…