November 16, 2018

Volkswagen to spend $50 billion on electric car ‘offensive’

German automaker is also considering involvement in battery production.

November 14, 2018

Miners’ spending on hunt for copper, EV metals hits $10 billion

Budgets jumped about 19%, outpacing last year’s gain.

November 14, 2018

Epiroc launches new generation of battery-powered machines

The battery-driven underground loaders create improved safety, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower operating costs.

November 13, 2018

Chilean regulators reject Albemarle’s plans to boost lithium output

The applicant does not present the details necessary to rule out significant adverse impacts on the soil, water and air.

November 13, 2018

Azincourt, New Age sample high grade Li2O at Lithium One

The results follow a comprehensive ground mapping and sampling field program this summer.

November 13, 2018

Waymo said to launch first driverless car service in December

Pricing may become more nuanced as Waymo collects more data from the commercial program, once it figures out how to charge for in-ride entertainment and advertising, analysts expect base fares…

November 13, 2018

BC miner expands Nevada lithium project

AJN Resources says Salt Wells presents all the characteristics of the best lithium brines in the world.

November 13, 2018

Caterpillar steps up game to keep leadership in North America

In the past two years, Cat  has  been  working  on  growing  its  offering,  particularly  in  the  underground  segment,  as  well  as  filling  up  some  gaps  in  terms  of  trucks  sizes.

November 12, 2018

RSC Mining and Mineral Exploration partners with Terra Modelling

The agreement provides a considerable combined offering to the mineral exploration and mining market.

November 12, 2018

Standard Lithium, Lanxess mull Arkansas lithium joint venture

The pair aim to eventually produce lithium on a mass scale from brine that is a byproduct of bromine production