January 26, 2022

Glencore, Managem to produce cobalt from recycled batteries

The companies have partnered up to extract cobalt, lithium carbonate and nickel hydroxide from recycled battery materials.

January 25, 2022

Standard Lithium shares up on raw materials deal with Koch Minerals

It has signed a letter of intent with Koch Minerals & Trading for the purchase of lithium chemical offtake and the procurement of key raw materials.

January 25, 2022

CHARTS: Tesla v Volkswagen v BYD – battery power, lithium, nickel, cobalt use

Most ambitious European automaker and Warren Buffet-backed Chinese EV and battery manufacturer unlapped themselves in 2021, at best.

January 24, 2022

Chart: How metals prices performed in 2021

Looking back on what gave investors strong returns in 2021, it was the year of industrial and energy metals.

January 24, 2022

Rio Tinto CEO concerned about Serbian PM’s comments on lithium project

Rio is reviewing the legal basis for the decision and could sue Serbia as it tries to salvage the $2.4 billion project.

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.