December 14, 2023 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithium The start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium in South Korea, Canada, the US, Australia and Africa.
December 13, 2023 MinRes tightens grip on smaller rival Delta Lithium amid sector consolidation Chris Ellison-led MinRes has beefed up a 24.27% stake in Delta.
December 12, 2023 Record resources deals rescue a dim year for Australian bankers About $A111.3 billion of energy and mining deals have been announced in Australia year-to-date, accounting for almost half of all transactions in the country.
December 12, 2023 Wealth Minerals lines up funds for Chile operations The company has already applied for operating permits and is about to unveil a direct extraction provider for what is envisaged as a $500-$600 million mine.
December 12, 2023 Western Australia seeks to speed up mining project approvals Western Australia supplies more than half of the world's seaborne iron ore and half of its lithium.
December 12, 2023 Komatsu, GM to co-develop hydrogen fuel cells for electric trucks The two have created a joint venture to co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for the 930E electric drive mining truck.
December 12, 2023 Experts map likelihood, length of green energy droughts in the US New research shows that compound energy droughts can last nearly a week in some parts of the United States.
December 11, 2023 China exchange adds lithium warehouses to allay fears of short squeeze China is the world's largest consumer and producer of lithium carbonate.
December 11, 2023 MetalsGrove shares jump on Zimbabwe lithium assets acquisition The claims, which MetalsGrove will acquire for $60,000, are close to Huayou Cobalt's Arcadia lithium mine.
December 11, 2023 China likely to beat Europe, US in meeting battery metals demand through recycling – study China is the most likely candidate to first meet its entire demand for lithium, cobalt and nickel through recycling
Weir to acquire ESCO Elecmetal Fundición Limitada for $75 million Mining technology firm to acquire the remaining 50% share of its Chile-based joint venture. December 12, 2025 | 03:32 pm
