February 22, 2023

Rio Tinto halves dividend on 41% annual profit drop

Rio's bottom line was hit by weaker iron ore prices as demand from China slowed, as well as higher labour and material costs.

February 21, 2023

Energy traders, flush with cash, are moving into crops and metals

After making more money than ever in the last few years, some of the world’s top energy traders are using the cash to expand in metals and agriculture.

February 21, 2023

Vision Lithium PEA at Sirmac boasts 839% IRR, NPV $135 million pre-tax

The Sirmac lithium project is located in the Eeyou Istchee, James Bay region, in the northwest region of the province of Quebec.

February 21, 2023

Lithium price plunge is pitting Cathie Wood against sector veterans

Lithium carbonate in China has tumbled almost 30% since touching a record in November.

February 20, 2023

Allkem cuts Mt Cattlin annual production view on lower-grade ore

Lithium miner said it now expected fiscal 2023 spodumene concentrate production from Mt Cattlin in the range of 114,000 tonnes to 124,000 tonnes.

February 20, 2023

Ecobat to build new battery recycling facility in Arizona

The new facility, located in Casa Grande, will initially produce 10,000 estimated tonnes of recycled material per year.

February 19, 2023

Pilbara Minerals sells spodumene cargo tied to lithium hydroxide prices

Earlier this month its chief executive told press the developer had around 200,000 tonnes of spodumene to sell.

February 19, 2023

Mexico President orders ministry to step up lithium nationalization

Studies suggest Mexico may have some 1.7 million tonnes of lithium.

February 17, 2023

Tesla considering a bid for Sigma Lithium

Sigma’s biggest shareholder has been exploring a potential sale of the company and gauging interest from miners and carmakers, sources say.

February 17, 2023

General Motors digs into mining business to lead race for EV metals

The US automaker has invested in several miners to improve access to battery minerals.