June 18, 2023 New study quantifies violations of Indigenous peoples’ rights by extractive industries Ten universities joined forces to conduct the largest quantitative analysis to date of the violations of Indigenous peoples’ rights by extractive and industrial developments.
June 17, 2023 Argentina’s growing lithium industry hits export records Argentina’s growing lithium industry hit a record high with exports rising to $60m in May.
June 16, 2023 EV battery prices rise for the first time in 2023 Battery prices are particularly being impacted by lithium carbonate prices in China, which increased by 55% in May.
June 16, 2023 Critical material prices are recovering but the outlook is mixed New report says lithium, nickel sulphate and rare earth prices are set to recover sharply but graphite, magnesium and titanium markets are in for more pain.
June 16, 2023 Chile to tender lithium permits in first half of 2024 Private companies that win exploration licences will have priority to gain exploitation permits in association with a state-run company.
June 16, 2023 Japan expands lithium hunting with Idemitsu Australia push Japan's Idemitsu Kosan Co has increased its stake in Australian Delta Lithium Limited (DLI) to 15%.
June 16, 2023 Inside the race to remake lithium extraction for EV batteries The global battle to reshape the lithium industry is sucking in oil producers, tech startups and entrenched mining giants.
June 16, 2023 Mineral Resources ends lithium deal with Ganfeng Company withdrew lithium production forecast for the Mt Marion mine and expects Wodgina's to be at the lower end of its forecast.
June 16, 2023 Codelco top brass seek to reassure market after CEO quits The company said it would stick to its strategy and operations in a bid to reassure markets following the surprise resignation.
June 15, 2023 Avalon stock surges on C$63 million investment, joint venture with Sibelco Avalon plans to use the proceeds to first acquire industrial land for a lithium-hydroxide processing facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home. December 20, 2025 | 06:23 am
