November 30, 2018

Moody’s sees weak lithium prices in 2020 due to projects frenzy

Spot prices would be pushed down despite rapid demand growth from batteries for electric vehicles (EV) makers, the experts say.

November 30, 2018

Construction on $4B Indonesia EV battery project begins Jan 2019 – Minister

Looking at its resources, Indonesia will become the main player in lithium batteries.

November 29, 2018

Lynas Corp’s Malaysia plant shut down until 2019

The shutdown of the controversial plant could see the Australian rare earths producer take a A$16 million hit.

November 29, 2018

Lonmin turns first profit in four years ahead of Sibanye takeover

Lonmin also said on Thursday it expects Sibanye's deal to close early next year, but cautioned that some uncertainty still exists over its completion.

November 28, 2018

B.C. moves to phase out gas-fired vehicles

By 2030, 30% of all vehicles sold in B.C. will have to be EV or hybrid, and 100% by 2040.

November 27, 2018

‘Passionate’ electric car owners to drive growth, Shell says

Social desirability is important enough for consumers to ignore that battery-powered technology is currently more expensive than internal combustion engines.

November 27, 2018

BHP unveils world-class copper find near Olympic Dam in South Australia

It is already being called by some experts “the thickest high-grade copper intersection seen in years.”

November 26, 2018

GM unplugs the Volt, but EVs aren’t dead: Liam Denning

Farewell Chevy Volt, we hardly knew ye.

November 26, 2018

Appia drills high grade TREO at Alces Lake

The property, east of Uranium City, returned 10.02% TREO by weight over 3.55 metres.

November 26, 2018

Innord to separate rare earths from hybrid and electric vehicle recycling pilot study

Participating in this study opens the door for a potential new supply source through recycling electric motors from the transportation industry in the future.