March 31, 2023 Europe’s lone lithium refinery prepares for new wave of rivals For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt has been running a small lithium refinery that’s the only one of its kind in Europe.
March 31, 2023 Biden makes electric vehicle credits elusive in bid for US auto renaissance The guidance released Friday clarifying provisions of the IRA will leave few EVs eligible for up to $7,500 credits as of April 18.
March 31, 2023 Chinese lithium producers set price floor as demand evaporates – sources The move would come as prices plunge on a significant slowdown in demand for EVs in China.
March 30, 2023 CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade.
March 30, 2023 Sayona, Piedmont Lithium restart commercial production at NAL project in Quebec Sayona is targeting 226,000 tonnes per year of annual lithium concentrate production.
March 30, 2023 South African ex-Treasury boss helms billion-dollar lithium plan The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker.
March 30, 2023 Australia risks losing pole position in critical minerals race Industry executives are calling for a national strategy to speed that development by fast-tracking mine permitting.
March 30, 2023 Scientists figure out how to improve lithium metal batteries’ durability Korean researchers developed a new anode material that they believe can accelerate the commercialization of durable and lightweight lithium metal batteries.
March 29, 2023 Vale signs agreements with Chinese companies to reinforce strategic agenda in Asia One agreement relates to investment in the Morowali project in Indonesia.
March 29, 2023 Mexican president proposes tougher mining laws, shorter concessions The proposal would sharply reduce the length of mining concessions to 15 from 50 years.
Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said. January 18, 2026 | 06:47 am
