November 2, 2022 Albemarle profit hits record high as EV boom powers lithium demand Albemarle is locking in sky-high prices in contract renewals, cushioning the blow of cost inflation.
November 2, 2022 Canada orders three Chinese firms to exit lithium mining The move follows updated guidelines from Canada’s government, released Friday, which make it harder for foreign state-owned companies to pursue deals that target critical minerals.
November 2, 2022 Nova Scotia touts critical metals assets waiting for investors Virtual conference to showcase exploration and investment opportunities in Atlantic Canada province.
November 2, 2022 Critical Elements gets Quebec’s environmental nod for Rose lithium-tantalum project The certificate of authorization represents an important milestone that would allow Critical Elements to advance project financing discussions to start mine construction.
November 2, 2022 Miners warned commodities boom could harm environment, communities "Pressure to approve new mines quickly could mean not enough time is allocated for consultation and impact assessment," said Helen Clark, the former New Zealand prime minister and chair of…
November 2, 2022 UK battery startup Britishvolt secures short-term funding Auto executives have warned that without local battery production, much of Britain's car industry could shift overseas.
November 1, 2022 US carmakers passing up lithium from Australia’s first refinery The joint venture between China’s Tianqi and Australian miner IGO in May produced the nation’s first battery-grade lithium hydroxide at its refinery near Perth.
November 1, 2022 World’s top battery maker CATL grabs stake in DRC cobalt-copper miner The world's top battery maker is taking an almost 25% stake in CMOC Group, formerly known as China Molybdenum.
November 1, 2022 Stretchable lithium-ion battery packaging developed to give wearable devices a boost The solution brings wearable devices closer to becoming more feasible, opening up opportunities in the medical field.
October 31, 2022 Breaking China’s grip on rare earths markets a ‘pipe dream,’ Australia says “That’s a country that has seen this need coming and made the most of it,” Resources Minister Madeleine King told Bloomberg News in an interview.
Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea’s Simandou mega mine as output accelerates The project is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting iron ore after decades of delays and corruption scandals. December 18, 2025 | 10:26 am
