December 26, 2024

CHARTS: EV battery metals bill sets new low as lithium, nickel, cobalt price slump continues

The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $510 compared to a peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning of last year. 

December 26, 2024

Lithium market could see modest recovery in 2025

Global lithium demand to increase 26% to 1.46m tonnes in 2025, outpacing supply growth.

December 24, 2024

Solar, EVs and a big exit from coal: 2024’s good climate news

Solar capacity around the world was rolled out at a record pace, as bargain panel prices helped countries deploy cleaner energy.

December 23, 2024

Arcadium shareholders approve $6.7bn sale to Rio Tinto

Shares of Arcadium Lithium rose about 7% in extended trading after the company said that about 98% of its shareholders had voted in favor of the sale.

December 23, 2024

Chile files environmental charges against Anglo American’s Los Bronces mine

One charge was deemed "very serious," the highest of three offense levels, for non-compliance dating back to a 2014 sanction.

December 23, 2024

Codelco signs early agreement with Salvador mine supervisors

The 36-month agreement will start on May 1, 2025.

December 23, 2024

Aclara Resources raises $25m for Carina project in Brazil

Chilean conglomerate CAP, which has invested $80 million in the company's Penco project, will become a new shareholder.

December 23, 2024

Lithium suppliers seek to rein in price discounts in 2025 talks

The past year has been torrid for lithium, as a global slowdown in the pace of EV adoption left the market saddled with a glut.

December 23, 2024

Codelco eyes $800m extension to keep Gabriela Mistral open until 2055

Environmental permit application includes ending the use of domestic land-based water at the mine in 2035.

December 20, 2024

Video: Rob McEwen bets big on developing worlds greenest copper mine

With a personal investment of $225 million on the line, much is at stake for Rob McEwen with the success of McEwen Copper’s flagship Los Azules project in Argentina.