February 28, 2023 China Natural Resources to acquire lithium mine in Zimbabwe Africa's lithium production is likely to soar this decade, with the bulk of that coming from Zimbabwe.
February 27, 2023 Decree adds to doubts about Mexican lithium industry’s future President Lopez Obrador recently established a more than 900-square-mile lithium mining zone in the Sonora state.
February 27, 2023 US to loan Li-Cycle $375 million for New York recycling plant Li-Cycle's Rochester, New York, processing facility is slated to open later this year.
February 27, 2023 Recharge Industries grabs failed startup Britishvolt The Australian firm has bought Britishvolt, which planned a battery factory in the UK to power EVs, out of administration.
February 27, 2023 Jindalee claims McDermitt project is the largest lithium deposit in US The Australian miner says its project, on the Nevada-Oregon border, has overtaken Lithium America’s Thacker pass by contained lithium in mineral resource.
February 27, 2023 China lithium probe shuts down a tenth of global supply Some lithium operations in Yichun, Jiangxi province, have been halted as Beijing officials investigate alleged violations at the mines.
February 26, 2023 Beijing probes illegal mining activities in Chinese lithium hub The probe comes amid a "shutdown and rectification" of lithium producers in Yichun, known by some as Asia's lithium capital.
February 24, 2023 Tesla, GM among carmakers flocking to mining events amid battery metals scramble Car companies are making inroads into the mining industry to lock in supplies of much-needed materials, putting them in direct competition with large, deal-hungry metals producers.
February 24, 2023 Yellen says EV battery mineral trade pacts can likely bypass Congress The Treasury in March is due to put out guidance on the sourcing of battery minerals.
February 24, 2023 Lithium producers defy mining sector slump with surging profits Lithium producers in Australia saw profits surge on the back of high prices last year.
White House plans more ‘historic deals’ with mining sector, official says Jarrod Agen, who previously held roles at defense contractor Lockheed Martin, said Trump aims to "jumpstart" mining projects in Alaska and also in Arizona. December 15, 2025 | 08:54 am