Research institutions, US Army partner to identify risks in critical minerals supply chain
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Recharge Industries grabs failed startup Britishvolt
The Australian firm has bought Britishvolt, which planned a battery factory in the UK to power EVs, out of administration.
Jindalee claims McDermitt project is the largest lithium deposit in US
The Australian miner says its project, on the Nevada-Oregon border, has overtaken Lithium America’s Thacker pass by contained lithium in mineral resource.
China lithium probe shuts down a tenth of global supply
Some lithium operations in Yichun, Jiangxi province, have been halted as Beijing officials investigate alleged violations at the mines.
China approved enough new coal plants last year to power the UK
Local governments permitted 106 gigawatts of new plants, the most since 2015.
Canada has firepower to invest billions in green transition, analysts say
Many in industry say Canada must do more to be a key player in the green transition as the IRA is already spurring investment in the United States.
Australian energy minister rules out ban on new coal mines
The government was elected on a pledge to end the country’s climate wars.
Bear Creek eyes 49% output increase from Mercedes gold mine this year
The Mercedes mine is forecast to produce 65,000 to 75,000 ounces of gold for the year.
Beijing probes illegal mining activities in Chinese lithium hub
The probe comes amid a "shutdown and rectification" of lithium producers in Yichun, known by some as Asia's lithium capital.
