November 4, 2022 Column: Canada slams the door on China in critical minerals race The Canadian government ordered Chinese companies to divest their holdings in junior mining companies planning to develop lithium deposits.
November 3, 2022 Livent looks to Canada for lithium growth opportunities – CEO Livent counts General Motors, BMW and Tesla as key customers.
November 3, 2022 Lithium Americas to split into two companies The new Lithium Americas company will own the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada and investments in Green Technology Metals and Ascend Elements.
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.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am
