August 11, 2023 Allkem more than doubles James Bay lithium resource to 110Mt The updated resource is a culmination of two drilling campaigns conducted on the project since early 2022.
August 11, 2023 Routes of electric trackless vehicles may be inspired by honeybees The foraging behaviour of honeybees might be useful in figuring out the most energy-efficient routes for electric trackless rubber-tired vehicles.
August 11, 2023 Chile’s President blocks push for private lithium concessions President Boric's strategy only grants lithium licences to public-private partnerships under government control.
August 10, 2023 RANKED: World’s largest clay and hard rock lithium projects Junior miners are piling into the lithium market with competing new projects and the US state of Nevada is the emerging hotspot.
August 10, 2023 Lithium mine auctions in China’s Sichuan draw thousands of high bids Two lithium mine auctions in Sichuan province have received nearly 7,000 bids.
August 10, 2023 EV revolution puts US Indigenous communities at risk – study New research shows that lithium and cobalt deposits in the US are located in or near tribal lands, including sacred and culturally important sites.
August 9, 2023 Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue The resurrection of the former Ford plant represents the grand industrial ambitions of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
August 9, 2023 Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.
August 9, 2023 Investor that took on Exxon targets deals in critical minerals Investment fund Engine No. 1, known for its battle with Exxon and recently taking a surprise stake in Vale’s base metals business, is eying more deals in critical minerals.
August 9, 2023 Cornish Lithium secures initial $67m to keep UK project alive The much-needed funding will allow Cornish Lithium will allow it to progress its Trelavour project to a construction-ready status.
Argentina’s cradle of Malbec wine is warming up to copper mining The San Jorge copper-gold project, controlled by Zug-based Zonda Metals, would be a first for Mendoza. December 18, 2025 | 10:49 am
