September 22, 2022 US gathers resource-rich nations to push minerals security pact The initiative, launched in June, is designed to funnel investment toward developing countries with mining projects that adhere to stricter environmental, social and governance standards.
September 22, 2022 Elon Musk may regret putting Tesla’s first European plant in Germany There have been signs Germany’s bureaucracy could be costly with respect to Tesla’s investment in Gruenheide.
September 22, 2022 General Motors invests in Canadian lithium-ion battery recycler Move creates a partnership between the companies to pursue a circular battery ecosystem using Lithion's technology.
September 21, 2022 Portugal awaits assessment of two lithium mines before launching auction Portugal is Europe's biggest lithium producer but its miners sell almost exclusively to the ceramics industry.
September 21, 2022 More than half of US car sales will be electric by 2030 In 2021, electric vehicles accounted for less than 5% of sales in the US, below the global rate of nearly 9%.
September 21, 2022 California regulator sees 2035 EV mandate as ‘sweet spot’ State was not aggressive as some environmental groups wanted, or Tesla, which urged ending new gas-powered vehicles by 2030.
September 21, 2022 Nordea divests Nordic Mining stocks over environmental concerns Funds managed by Nordea have sold their shares in Norway's Nordic Mining due to concerns over the planned handling of residue from the company's mine, financial news website E24 reported…
September 21, 2022 Savannah Resources to resubmit Portugal lithium project EIA by March 2023 Company has had several “useful and productive” meetings with the country's regulator and it's ready to rework certain aspects.
September 20, 2022 Australian lithium auction sees record bid as world prices surge Pilbara Minerals said a buyer will pay the equivalent of $7,708 a tonne for spodumene concentrate delivered to China.
September 20, 2022 South Star Battery Metal secures construction permit for graphite mine in Brazil The company aims to start production at phase 1 of the Santa Cruz graphite project in Southern Bahia by the end of 2023.
Chile regulator approves Codelco-SQM lithium deal hours after announcing audit The resolution comes hours after the top regulator announced it would launch an "unprecedented audit". December 19, 2025 | 03:13 pm
