July 4, 2022 Battery material lithium isn’t a health threat – industry groups A proposal by the European Chemicals Agency wants to classify lithium salts as dangerous for human health.
July 4, 2022 Battery makers warn EU that lithium proposal may hurt EV sector The proposal to classify the metal as a reproductive toxin could severely hurt Europe’s burgeoning EV industry, they argued.
July 4, 2022 UK launches critical minerals data centre To be run by the British Geological Survey, the centre will use the data to help to find ways to source minerals needed for green technologies.
July 3, 2022 EU’s Green Deal demands switch from fossil fuels to domestic metal production – report Researchers believe the EU will have to build its own urban mining and refining operations to decrease its raw materials dependency.
July 1, 2022 Zijin adds China mine in race to join lithium’s global top tier The group plans to pay 1.8 billion yuan ($269 million) for a 71% stake in a company mining for lithium in Hunan province.
June 30, 2022 California approves lithium tax despite industry’s warnings Governor Gavin Newsom approved the tax as part of a must-pass state budget on Thursday.
June 30, 2022 Four charts reveal seismic shifts in global energy within one lifetime Wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and small hydropower are now 13% of global power generation.
June 30, 2022 California lithium tax would delay shipments to automakers, executives warn The brewing tension comes as America's largest state is trying to position itself as a leader in the green energy revolution.
June 30, 2022 Huayou to explore Zimbabwe lithium plant ‘when conditions are right’ China's biggest cobalt refiner acquired the hard-rock Arcadia lithium mine, just outside the capital Harare, for $422 million earlier this year.
June 30, 2022 Column: US forms ‘friendly’ coalition to secure critical minerals A metallic NATO is starting to take shape, though no-one is calling it that just yet, writes Andy Home.
Barrick officially resumes operational control of Mali mine Company will resume production gradually and focus on mandatory training for employees and contractors, according to a memo. December 18, 2025 | 09:58 am