Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producersThe copper producing nation holds significant quantities of cobalt in its mining tailings, which could make it a global powerhouse.Cecilia Jamasmie | December 8, 2023 | 3:45 am
China’s CMOC says geopolitics helped drive Australia saleCMOC agreed earlier this week to sell its 80% stake…Bloomberg News | December 7, 2023 | 7:00 am
Fortune Minerals stock gains on government funds for NICO projectThe funds will be used to support a mini-pilot to…Staff Writer | December 5, 2023 | 12:30 pm
New Abaxx exchange to launch nickel sulphate futures in Q1 2024 A new Singapore-based commodities exchange plans to launch trading in the next few months. Reuters | December 8, 2023 | 6:09 am
Unstable electrolytes in lithium metal batteries now a bit more stable Chinese researchers have developed functional micro-arrays for efficient lithium metal anode interfaces. Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 6:06 am
Green Tech eyes Ontario’s first lithium mine at Seymour as metal price drops The project, including two mines and spodumene concentrators in the province’s northwest, has an after-tax net present value of C$1.2 billion. Colin McClelland | December 7, 2023 | 2:40 pm
Surge Battery Metals secures mineral rights at Nevada North lithium project The company has secured control of over 25% of the mineral rights for the private lands within its flagship project in Elko County. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 12:20 pm
Lifezone Metals updates mineral resource for Kabanga nickel project The project in Tanzania is believed to be one of the world's largest and highest grade undeveloped nickel sulphide deposits. Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 9:59 am
CATL hits back at Duke Energy disconnecting batteries Utility firm said it had disconnected large-scale batteries made by thr Chinese company over security concerns. Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 7:20 am
US IRA is ‘cream on top’ as Arcadium eyes lithium growth US subsidies will support the growth of the top 3 lithium producer if the Livent and Allkem merger creating the new company goes ahead. Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 6:49 am
Allkem sees low lithium prices extending over near term Lithium prices overshot last year driven by China but this year fresh supply, including from Africa, has led to a collapse in prices. Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 6:11 pm
Surge in lithium stocks raise hope rout in EV metal almost done Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium closed up 6.5% and 7%, respectively, in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 9:39 am