October 24, 2024 CHARTS: Nickel, cobalt, lithium price slump cuts average EV battery metals bill by 60% The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $537 compared to $1,342 in August 2023 and a monthly peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning…
October 24, 2024 Talon Metals makes new copper-nickel discovery in Michigan The company reported nearly 100 metres of copper and nickel mineralization from its first drill hole at the Boulderdash target.
October 24, 2024 Argentina’s lithium hunters scale back as EV shift slows The global lithium sector is struggling due to prices that have slumped over 80% since last year.
October 24, 2024 US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy The move reflects the growing realization in Washington that efforts to combat climate change will be moot unless the it boosts its production of critical minerals.
October 24, 2024 NextSource ships first Madagascar graphite to global markets The graphite concentrate comes from the Molo mine and is destined to Germany and the US under agreements.
October 24, 2024 Eramet takes full control of lithium project from Tsingshan The Centenario project was attractive despite a drop in lithium prices and full ownership would let Eramet decide how to pursue a planned second production facility.
October 23, 2024 Sibanye’s Montana woes underscore miners’ growing reliance on Washington A fight over government largesse shows how much the stakes have changed for US mines as overseas rivals have expanded market control.
October 23, 2024 Volt Lithium produces battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Texas operations Volt has been operating its proprietary DLE system in the field since September, when it achieved its first lithium production.
October 23, 2024 Rebels take control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub With Myanmar responsible for 57% of global dysprosium and terbium supply, prolonged disruption would limit feedstock for permanent magnets used in virtually all EV motors.
October 22, 2024 US DOE announces $428 million for 14 clean energy projects in former coal communities Communities with de-commissioned coal facilities were selected by DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains.
Sandvik to build $37M mining service hub in Canada Facility consolidates cutting, parts and aftermarket services to support potash, uranium and hard-rock mining by late 2026. December 22, 2025 | 08:11 am
