January 24, 2022 2022 – a year of rebalancing for metals and mining “The most likely outcome is an environment where commodity prices can settle from the extraordinary highs of 2021. But there are plenty of risks to this outlook," says Wood Mackenzie.
January 24, 2022 Lithium price hits ‘ludicrous mode’ as battery metal extends 400% gain Chinese lithium carbonate prices rose to a fresh record on Monday, as data showed a 35% month-on-month jump in electric-vehicle registrations in December.
January 24, 2022 New developments improve dual-ion battery technology Chinese researchers have provided a solution to a problem that causes DIBs to malfunction when they recharge and discharge.
January 24, 2022 Zijin Mining to explore for lithium in DRC The Chinese miner has launched its first lithium exploration project in a joint venture with DRC-owned firm Cominiere.
January 23, 2022 Chinese lithium hydroxide prices played catch-up amid tight supply – report Chinese lithium hydroxide prices experienced a double-digit percentage growth for two weeks in a row amid tight supply and strength from China’s lithium carbonate market.
January 21, 2022 Serbian government blasts green groups for scuttling Rio Tinto’s lithium project The world's shortage of lithium would be exacerbated with the cancellation of the Jadar project, experts said.
January 21, 2022 Back to drawing board for new Rio chief as lithium mine scrapped Serbia’s decision is a blow to Stausholm, who after winning the helm just over a year ago said he was aiming to win back trust for the world’s second-largest miner.
January 21, 2022 Organizations partner to explore viability of lithium extraction in British Columbia The NEBC Lithium - Formation Water Database is a project that will assess concentrations of lithium in brines in British Columbia’s formations by sampling natural gas and oil wells.
January 20, 2022 Visualizing China’s dominance in clean energy metals In the race to secure raw materials needed for the green revolution, new world powers could emerge as demand for clean energy metals grows. For now, China has the lead.
January 20, 2022 Tianqi Lithium said to pick banks for Hong Kong listing Tianqi Lithium applied for a Hong Kong listing in 2018, but the plan was shelved amid falling lithium prices and a cash squeeze.
Column: Maritime logistics at the sharp end of the critical minerals race China has imposed export controls on seven rare earth elements and related products, a move that caused disruptions across valuable industries. December 12, 2025 | 03:54 pm
