September 22, 2023 US says it can’t cut China out of critical minerals supply chain China’s key role in the processing of raw minerals means it will remain a key partner, says Jose Fernandez, the US under secretary for economic growth and the environment.
September 22, 2023 Argentina mining exports to near $4.5bn in 2023 amid lithium boom The country's mining exports totaled $3.8 billion in 2022, according to official data.
September 22, 2023 Kodal Minerals lithium project in Mali unfazed by new law Mali's government has confirmed the firm's license to mine Bougouni will be “administered in accordance” with the terms of the previous law.
September 21, 2023 Sigma Lithium inks supply deal with Glencore It will ship 22,500 tonnes of battery-grade lithium as part of a collaboration to build a sustainable supply chain for electric vehicles.
September 21, 2023 UK pushes ban on new gas and diesel vehicles to 2035 Decision comes after pressure from the automotive industry, which argued the original 2030 deadline was too ambitious and unrealistic.
September 21, 2023 Canada, Japan agree to work more closely on battery supply chains Earlier this month a unit of South Korea's Solus Advanced Materials said it would will build a copper foil facility in Quebec.
September 20, 2023 US missing out on Namibia’s hydrogen, mineral boom, Geingob says German officials visited Namibia in December and considered investing there as they search for new energy sources.
September 20, 2023 Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.
September 20, 2023 Great Southern Copper expands into lithium in Chile The UK-based mineral exploration company has secured the Monti lithium project, in the Salar de Atacama salt flat, for $2.26 million.
September 19, 2023 Exxon evaluates lithium extracted from fracking wastewater While its lithium activities are at an early stage, production of the metal at scale would be a big business even for a company of Exxon’s size.
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