Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordability Lithium, the mainstay for rechargeable power packs used in EVs, is roaring back after a three-year slump in prices. Bloomberg News | April 14, 2021 | 8:14 am
Galaxy Resources lifts resource estimates at Sal de Vida Drilling started in late 2020 to add eight production wells at the lithium project, with the first two completed. Reuters | April 14, 2021 | 7:56 am
Japan’s new battery industry group to seek increased gov’t support Formed this month, the BASC's 55 members include Nissan Motor, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Asahi Kasei, Panasonic and Toyotsu Lithium Corp. Reuters | April 14, 2021 | 7:51 am
Macquarie joins peers on bullish lithium price outlook The bank, until now cautious in its predictions for the battery metal, has followed lithium enthusiasts with an optimistic set of forecasts. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2021 | 7:19 am
Barrick ups emissions reduction target to 30% by 2030 The Canadian miner had initially set an emissions reduction target of 10% by 2030 against a 2018 baseline. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 14, 2021 | 6:11 am
IronRidge reports high lithium grades at Ghana project Multiple high-grade lithium pegmatite drill intersections struck at new targets adjacent to the Ewoyaa lithium project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 14, 2021 | 6:07 am
Resolute shares jump on Bibiani mine lease restoration Ghana's decision came with conditions, including halting the sale of the asset to China’s Chifeng Jilong Gold. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2021 | 3:51 am
Barrick and PNG reach deal over Porgera mine Agreement ends a year-long standoff over the gold mine's ownership and outlines plans to restart operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2021 | 3:47 am
World’s no. 2 electric carmaker goes nickel, cobalt free Warren Buffet-backed BYD says it’s opting for safer nickel, cobalt-free LFP batteries across its entire line-up as its “blade” technology overcomes driving range issues. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 13, 2021 | 5:21 pm