February 15, 2024 Exxon aims to make key lithium technology decision by year-end The company last fall announced its long-anticipated plan to filter lithium from the Smackover brine formation that flows under Arkansas.
February 15, 2024 Albemarle says lithium prices are unsustainably low Lithium prices have dropped more than 80% in the past year.
February 15, 2024 Stanford researchers figure out how to reduce Li-metal battery degradation Resting is important – particularly for lithium-metal batteries.
February 14, 2024 Despite weak lithium prices, Albemarle beats on cost cuts The company posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $617.7 million, or $5.26 per share.
February 14, 2024 Tycoon Birla’s Hindalco bids for Indian critical minerals leases The government will sell rights to about 20 blocks of land to explore for critical metals.
February 14, 2024 Lithium players to gather in Arkansas as low prices pressure industry Exxon Mobil and Albemarle are amongst those gathering in Little Rock this week.
February 14, 2024 Canada’s ambitious EV targets can’t be met without more support for mine supply The gap in production for energy transition metals provides an opportunity for Canada.
February 13, 2024 Canada to accelerate critical mineral mining – energy minister Canada plans to reduce the time to approve mining permits by better funding the regulatory agency to get rid of paperwork backlogs.
February 13, 2024 IEA to launch security program for minerals critical to energy sector The IEA's move comes as countries escalate efforts to cut emissions.
February 12, 2024 Sigma Lithium receives preliminary approval for Grota do Cirilo funding The funding is intended to support the construction of the second lithium concentrate production plant at the Grota do Cirilo site.
US development-finance agency targets AI, minerals in expansion A key priority for the DFC’s expanded efforts will be critical minerals, especially in mid-stream processing projects. December 18, 2025 | 12:30 pm
