July 6, 2023

Argentina mining exploration hits decade high in 2022

The Latin American nation has a total of 161 mining projects underway.

July 6, 2023

UK needs to revive rich mining past to counter China’s minerals grip

The reopening of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall is part of a wave of mining activity across England’s southwestern tip.

July 6, 2023

SQM grows Aussie footprint on earn-in deal with Tambourah

SQM will invest at least A$1.5 million ($1m) and up to A$3 million ($2m) to earn an initial 50% in all mineral rights at Julimar project.

July 5, 2023

European Lithium says Luxembourg’s GEM to fund $125m for Austrian mine

Proceeds will be used to fund the development of the Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria.

July 5, 2023

Huayou commissions $300 million Zimbabwe lithium plant

The Arcadia plant took nine months to construct and started exporting concentrates in April.

July 5, 2023

Patriot Battery Metals shares rise on metallurgical test work ahead of first resource at Corvette

The HLS tests resulted in spodumene concentrate grading more than 6% lithium oxide.

July 5, 2023

McKinsey adds to warnings of clean energy metals shortages

The number of the approximately 500 cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel mines operating today will need to increase by as much as 76%, it says.

July 4, 2023

Toyota aims to halve size, cost, and weight of EV batteries with new solid-state technology

Toyota claims solid-state battery has a 745 mile range, with 10 minute charging time.

July 4, 2023

Column: Australia’s exports of energy transition metals to top thermal coal

The impact on energy commodities from the war in Ukraine has faded and prices are expected to be more in line with historical norms.

July 3, 2023

BYD takes next steps on $290 million lithium project in Chile

BYD in April was granted access to preferential prices for lithium carbonate in the country.