December 24, 2019

MINING.COM: Top 10 most popular posts of 2019

It's been a tumultuous year in mining and the most read articles of 2019 show an industry grappling with technological change, market volatility and climate change, but still unafraid to…

December 23, 2019

Nemaska Lithium fights bankruptcy amid market glut

It has filed for creditor protection, following several months attempting to find new investors to continue operations.

December 19, 2019

Audi, Umicore recycle 90% cobalt, nickel from e-tron batteries

"A closed-loop for battery raw materials is a big leap technologically."

December 18, 2019

Unexpected bump on the EV road hits battery metals

However, everyone is still bullish on the long-term story.

December 18, 2019

IBM’s new battery design taps seawater as alternative mineral source

IBM said its technology has proven to outperform lithium-ion batteries in cost, charging time, and energy efficiency.

December 17, 2019

American Battery Metals lobbies in Washington for domestic supply of critical minerals

Company executives spent a week talking to key stakeholders in Washington.

December 16, 2019

Pilot rare earths processing plant, first one outside China, opens in Colorado

Facility aims to help Washington to secure domestic supply of the key ingredients for military weapons, electric vehicles and phones.

December 15, 2019

Peru creates new conservation area to protect glaciers from extractive operations

The Ausangate Regional Conservation Area is located in the Cusco region whose governor will ask for mining concessions to be revoked.

December 13, 2019

Bearish outlook for metal prices for 2020 — report

But demand for lithium and cobalt is set to improve next year.

December 13, 2019

Australia’s Mineral Resources flags lower lithium sale price at WA project

Last month, Mineral Resources said its JV with Albemarle had decided to pause operations at the Wodgina Project.