September 28, 2023 China’s grip on critical minerals draws warnings at IEA gathering US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the world is up against a dominant supplier of critical minerals willing to exploit its position for political gain.
September 28, 2023 Mexico says lithium concessions under review after Ganfeng flags cancellations Ganfeng said Mexico's mining authorities had issued a notice to its local subsidiaries indicating nine of its concessions had been terminated.
September 28, 2023 Northvolt to build multibillion-dollar Li-ion battery plant in Quebec Quebec and Ottawa will invest a total of $2.7 billion for the construction of the factory.
September 28, 2023 Canada, France boost critical minerals cooperation They will work together to secure supplies of critical minerals in both countries and promote investment in the supply chain.
September 28, 2023 Allkem rises as $10.6bn Livent deal close edges nearer The merger announced in May will create the world's third-largest producer of lithium.
September 28, 2023 Codelco in talks with Australia’s Lithium Power The Chilean copper giant is undertaking due diligence on Lithium Power, which owns the country's largest permitted brine project.
September 27, 2023 We need China’s critical minerals technology, not their metals China took control of almost all rare earth element processing and magnet manufacturing, in the space of about 10 years.
September 27, 2023 Albemarle, Caterpillar partner to bring zero-emissions lithium mining to North America The announcement comes on the heels of Albemarle's recent award of $90 million from the Department of Defense .
September 27, 2023 Stellantis invests $90 million in Argentina lithium explorer for 20% stake Argentina Lithium & Energy holds the Rincon West, Antofalla North, Pocitos and Incahusi brine projects.
September 27, 2023 Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered, says the president of Mexico's mining chamber.
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