March 19, 2023 Peru expects 74 mining projects to become operative in 2023 30 of the 74 projects have recently become operative or are about to reach that phase as they already have all the required permits.
March 19, 2023 Electrification of Canada’s commercial vehicles may yield benefits sooner than later – report Deloitte Canada makes a case for decarbonizing commercial vehicles as a measure that is eventually less expensive than maintaining internal combustion vehicles.
March 19, 2023 America’s timeline for development of domestic battery metal supply chain may be unrealistic – research Researchers say the aggressive timeline of the Inflation Reduction Act may be unrealistic.
March 16, 2023 Activist shareholders accuse Azimut Exploration of ‘squatting’ on Quebec lithium lands Coloured Ties Capital and privately held Bullrun Capital this week issued a second open letter to Azimut’s founder and CEO.
March 15, 2023 Miners need to learn how to navigate the political spectrum in Latin America, says Southern Pulse With the high demand for critical minerals for the energy transition, countries like Chile, Mexico and Brazil have sought to review regulations and permitting.
March 14, 2023 Japan, Canada in talks over collaboration in battery metals supply chain Batteries are key for Japan as it strives for carbon neutrality by 2050.
March 14, 2023 Zimbabwe’s ban on lithium ore exports triggers stockpile buildup The ban has impacted small- and medium-scale miners, but it’s not clear how much lithium is contained in the stockpiled ore.
March 14, 2023 Scientists use crab shells to develop battery anodes Research could provide a route to upcycle other wastes and help develop more sustainable battery technologies.
March 13, 2023 Iran’s lithium discovery and potential implications to the global battery and electric mobility ecosystem Iran is the first in the Middle East to announce a lithium discovery, estimated at 8.5 million tons LCE.
March 13, 2023 SQM launches corporate acceleration program for entrepreneurs and startups The objective of the program is to find and promote new technologies and innovations related to lithium. Selected entrepreneurs will receive $25,000.
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