November 13, 2025

Chinese battery material makers push for higher prices as cobalt rally hits supply chain

Makers of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NCM) precursors have sought higher offers for long-term contracts in recent week.

November 13, 2025

Ascend Elements lands multi‑year lithium carbonate offtake with Trafigura

The partnership pairs Ascend Elements’ hydro‑to‑cathode technology with Trafigura’s global marketing and logistics platform.

November 13, 2025

Congo produces first 1,000t of traceable artisanal cobalt

Congo holds about 72% of global cobalt reserves and accounts for over 74% of supply.

November 13, 2025

Rio Tinto puts Jadar lithium project on backburner

According to the memo seen by Bloomberg, Rio said it was “not in a position to sustain the same level of spend and resource allocation."

November 12, 2025

CEO of Australia’s PLS says government support could boost lithium supply chains

Dale Henderson said the growth of trading mechanisms such as futures markets should eventually help regulate prices.

November 12, 2025

US House report accuses China of minerals market interference

The House committee's report alleges that China has specifically targeted the lithium and rare earths industries.

November 12, 2025

Battery companies join forces to deploy sodium-ion power systems

Non-lithium-ion batteries have struggled to gain mainstream adoption, but sodium-ion batteries are considered among the industry’s most promising technologies.

November 12, 2025

Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10 billion investment plan

The Japanese automaker first announced the plan in December 2021 to produce batteries for its hybrid and electric vehicles.

November 11, 2025

Mineral Resources to sell 30% lithium JV stake to POSCO for $765M

The new entity will hold MinRes' 50% ownership in the Wodgina and Mt Marion lithium mines.

November 11, 2025

Emerson partners with Lithium Americas for Thacker Pass automation

Thacker Pass boasts the world’s largest known measured lithium resource.