UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications this July The decision came after the International Seabed Authority spent the past two weeks debating standards for the new and controversial practice. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 3:46 pm
Europe’s lone lithium refinery prepares for new wave of rivals For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt has been running a small lithium refinery that’s the only one of its kind in Europe. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 11:07 am
Biden makes electric vehicle credits elusive in bid for US auto renaissance The guidance released Friday clarifying provisions of the IRA will leave few EVs eligible for up to $7,500 credits as of April 18. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 8:03 am
Chinese lithium producers set price floor as demand evaporates – sources The move would come as prices plunge on a significant slowdown in demand for EVs in China. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:46 am
Mercedes-Benz is “able and willing” to invest capital in mining – CEO The company has opened up a raw materials office in Canada to further discussions in the region on sourcing raw materials. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:25 am
BMW bets on design and recycling, not mining, to lower battery costs Automaker not planning to take stakes in mines. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:25 am
EU’s Vestager optimistic for battery minerals deal similar to Japan’s The European Commission Executive Vice President said on Thursday she is optimistic that the trade agreement can soon be reached. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 12:29 pm
CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade. Frik Els | March 30, 2023 | 10:56 am
Sayona, Piedmont Lithium restart commercial production at NAL project in Quebec Sayona is targeting 226,000 tonnes per year of annual lithium concentrate production. Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 9:48 am
