China’s companies are going to any length for a hold on lithium
The chip shortage that’s gripped the car industry by the throat is a reminder to EV executives in China of what might happen if they run short of lithium.
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The company, whose investments were previously expected to pass their peak in 2026, now expects this to happen in 2028.
Plant cellulose can be used to extract neodymium from e-waste
Penn State University researchers developed new nanotechnology to separate neodymium found in electronic waste using plant cellulose.
Hummingbird Resources shares collapse after halting Mali mine
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Russian state-controlled firm enters lithium project in Argentina
Uranium One will buy a 15% stake in Alpha One Lithium, which owns the Tolillar lithium deposit in Argentina.
Implats acquires 24% of Royal Bafokeng, offers to buy out remaining shares
The platinum group metals miner wants to buy shares it doesn't already own in Royal Bafokeng in a 150 rand cash-and-stock deal.
China’s coal prices plunge after govt signals more price regulation
Some coal miners at top mining regions have caped prices at 900 yuan a tonne.
Guinea junta leader names Savane to top mining ministry post
Guinea’s Interim President Col. Mamadi Doumbouya appointed Mohamed Lamine Sy Savane as secretary-general of the Ministry of Mines and Geology.
Interactive map, report show socio-environmental impacts of energy transition
A new interactive map and report present the social and environmental impacts of mining for lithium, copper, nickel, and graphite in the Americas.
