February 6, 2019

Bolivia picks Chinese partner for $2.3B lithium project

This deal gives Beijing a second chance in Bolivia after Xinjiang TBEA beat six rivals to partner with Bolivia on Coipasa and Pastos Grandes.

February 6, 2019

Aussie mining exports broke records in 2018

Coal became the number one export earner in 2018.

February 5, 2019

Megafactories buildout could up nickel demand in batteries 19 fold—Benchmark

Benchmark's MD Simon Moore told the Senate Committee on energy that 70 battery megafactories are in global production – up from 17 .

February 5, 2019

Ford says carmakers may need to invest in cobalt mines soon

Carmakers may have to consider investing directly in cobalt mines in order to secure supply over the next three to five years, according to ord Motor Co. senior manager for…

February 4, 2019

Lithium price: Spodumene is getting crushed

Hard rock lithium concentrate swamping China drops spodumene prices 17% in January with more pain likely.

February 4, 2019

Zimbabwe looks to alleviate foreign currency shortages -mines minister

"At the end of the day it is an issue of balancing the needs of investors with the needs of the country"

February 4, 2019

Lithium Energy Products wants to buy fluorite operation in Utah

The mine is part of the assets the Vancouver-based miner is getting as part of its acquisition of all of American Strategic Minerals' assets.

February 1, 2019

Lithium giant’s landmark deal is big step to battery ‘dream’

Chile's development agency Corfo doesn't know whether the county we’ll ever make vehicles, but it would like to at least see battery parts produced locally.

January 30, 2019

Lithium and cobalt – what to look for in 2019

While lithium spot prices moved only one way in 2018, cobalt experienced more of a rollercoaster ride.

January 29, 2019

Global energy transition powers surge in demand for metals

The number of electric vehicles will increase 1,389% – to 125 million from three million – by 2030.