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Cohiba to acquire Canadian lithium tenements
25th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Cohiba Minerals has announced the acquisition of unlisted Maple Minerals, which holds the rights to acquire four lithium and rare earth element properties in Ontario. Under the acquisition,... 


The Whabouchi mine site in Quebec.
Battery boom sparks revival for Quebec’s formerly failed lithium miners
25th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Nemaska Lithium  was once a cautionary tale for commodities investors betting on North America’s battery metals supply chain. Shareholders lost money when the Canadian mining firm went broke in... 


LG Energy strikes lithium deal in Canada
19th May 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Canada-focused lithium developer Green Technology Metals has secured a A$20-million investment and offtake deal with global battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES). Under a subscription... 


Quebec energy shortfall hurts EV supply chain, says lithium CEO
Quebec energy shortfall hurts EV supply chain, says lithium CEO
12th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

The top executive of Sayona Mining., which just restarted a lithium mine in Quebec, says there isn’t enough electricity in the Canadian province to power the region’s mining projects. The province... 


Piedmont puts $809m pricetag on Tennessee
21st April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A definitive feasibility study (DFS) into dual-listed Piedmont Lithium’s proposed Tennessee lithium project, in the US, has estimated that the project would require a capital investment of... 


Sayona updates NAL DFS, adds to Moblan resource
Sayona updates NAL DFS, adds to Moblan resource
19th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Piedmont Lithium has welcomed the positive definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the North American Lithium (NAL) project and the increased resource at the Moblan lithium... 


Sigma Lithium to start production 'within days' after Brazilian approval
11th April 2023 By: Reuters

 Sigma Lithium said on Monday it has received an operating license from Brazilian regulators to sell and export lithium and that its production of the electric vehicle battery metal should begin... 


Tesla is considering a bid for battery metals miner
20th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

Tesla has been weighing a takeover of battery-metals miner Sigma Lithium, people with knowledge of the matter said, amid rampant demand for the metal used in electric vehicle batteries. The EV... 


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Piedmont strikes share and offtake deal as NAL progresses
17th February 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Piedmont Lithium has inked a $75-million investment and offtake agreement with global chemicals company LG Chem. Under the agreement announced on Friday, LG Chem would subscribe... 


World’s biggest zinc smelter sees opportunity in US Energy Bill
10th February 2023 By: Bloomberg

The world’s largest zinc smelter is betting on electric car batteries and clean energy to help decarbonize its fossil fuel-driven metals refining business and hopes US President Joe Biden’s... 


Like Musk, nickel-rich Indonesia has high electric vehicle ambitions
6th February 2023 By: Reuters

Armed with the world's largest reserves of nickel and a ban on the export of nickel ore, Indonesia is making itself indispensable for the electric vehicle industry, which uses the metal... 


President Jokowi 'confident' Tesla will invest in Indonesia
1st February 2023 By: Reuters

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is confident Tesla will finalise a deal to invest in a production facility in his country, having offered the US car maker incentives ranging from tax breaks to a... 


Transparency-boosting Battery Passport proof-of-concept launched at Davos
18th January 2023 By: Donna Slater

Multistakeholder organisation the Global Battery Alliance (GBA) launched a proof-of-concept for its Battery Passport at the World Economic Forum’s yearly meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January... 


Vulcan Energy delays lithium output target by a year
14th December 2022 By: Reuters

 Lithium supplier Vulcan Energy is around a year behind schedule to reach an annual capacity of 40 000 t because of supply chain delays, the company's chief executive told Reuters on Monday. Plans... 


EV sector needs more clarity on Biden’s energy law, LG Chem CEO says
13th December 2022 By: Bloomberg

A key supplier to the electric vehicle sector is urging the Biden administration to clarify details of a law aimed at drawing more battery manufacturing investment to the US. It’s still not clear... 


Korea Zinc and Trafigura in talks over smelter venture
24th November 2022 By: Reuters

Korean Zinc and commodities trader Trafigura are in advanced talks to form a joint venture to build a nickel smelter as part of the Korean company's expansion in renewable energy, batteries and... 


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Vidalia active anode material project, US – update
28th October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Syrah Resources has been considered for a grant by the US Department of Energy to support the potential expansion of its Vidalia facility. 


Syrah secures more US funding, flags ongoing issues in Moz
20th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed graphite miner Syrah Resources has been tapped for a grant of up to $220-million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support the potential expansion of its Vidalia active anode... 


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QPM strikes $69m deal with GM
12th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The share price of ASX-listed Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) climbed more than 18% on Wednesday on news of a long-term strategic collaboration agreement with General Motors (GM). QPM has entered... 


Canada, South Korea seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals
26th September 2022 By: Reuters

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals used in electric vehicles (EVs) batteries as both... 


LG Energy inks cobalt, lithium supply deals with three Canadian miners
23rd September 2022 By: Reuters

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution said on Friday it has signed agreements on lithium and cobalt sourcing with three Canadian mining firms in a bid to expand its footprint in North... 


Compass Minerals picks lithium extraction technology to supply Ford, others
15th September 2022 By: Reuters

Compass Minerals International said on Wednesday it will use a lithium extraction technology developed by EnergySource Minerals to produce the electric vehicle battery metal for Ford Motor and... 


Nickel miner Vale Indonesia signs HPAL deal with China's Huayou
14th September 2022 By: Reuters

Nickel miner PT Vale Indonesia on Tuesday signed an agreement with China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt to build a second high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) plant to produce nickel material used in... 


Lithium Australia signs new battery deal with LG Energy Solutions
7th September 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Lithium Australia on Wednesday announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Envirostream Australia had signed an agreement with LG Energy Solutions (LGES) to process at least 250 t of... 


Lithium-ion battery pack for a locomotive
South Africa urged to consider its contribution to the global battery value chain
26th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Batteries are fast becoming the core of modern energy systems and more sustainable economies, underpinning the implementation of smart grids and minigrids, while fostering the rollout of renewable... 


The EV race is turning a gold rush haven into a battery hub
The EV race is turning a gold rush haven into a battery hub
8th August 2022 By: Bloomberg

Gold has long dominated the Western Australian city of Kalgoorlie, born in a late 19th Century prospecting rush and home to one of the world’s largest-open pit mines, nestled right next to... 


Indonesia says Tesla strikes $5bn deal to buy nickel products – media
8th August 2022 By: Reuters

US carmaker Tesla has signed contracts worth about $5-billion to buy materials for their batteries from nickel processing companies in Indonesia, a senior cabinet minister told CNBC Indonesia.... 


Liontown confident on Kathleen Valley delivery
3rd August 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Liontown Resources was confident that it could execute its Kathleen Valley project, in Western Australia, within the set timeframe and within the new budget. The miner at the... 


Race to secure battery metals heats up as GM, Ford ink deals
27th July 2022 By: Bloomberg

Undeterred by the slowing global economy, buyers of key components in the powering of electric vehicles are stepping up efforts to lock in supplies, with two of the world’s biggest automakers... 


Brazil eases rule on lithium exports amid rising demand
Brazil eases rule on lithium exports amid rising demand
8th July 2022 By: Reuters

Brazil relaxed rules on lithium exports in a bid to cement itself as a global supplier and tap into surging demand for the metal used in electric vehicle batteries. Mines and Energy Ministry... 


Location map of the Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
8th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown Resources has signed a lithium supply agreement with Ford Motor Company. 


Lithium ion batteries
Automakers ramping up investments into upstream nickel, cobalt
6th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

Market research firm Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) says automakers are increasing their upstream investments and supply contracts to secure enough battery... 


Liontown inks lithium deal with Ford after Tesla, LG agreements
29th June 2022 By: Reuters

Liontown Resources signed a lithium supply agreement with Ford Motor, the Australian miner's latest after similar deals earlier this year with Tesla and electric vehicle (EV) battery maker LG... 


Carmaker Stellantis to take 8% stake in lithium supplier Vulcan
Carmaker Stellantis to take 8% stake in lithium supplier Vulcan
24th June 2022 By: Reuters

Vulcan Energy Resources said on Friday Dutch automaker Stellantis would buy an 8% stake for A$76-million, sending the lithium miner's shares more than 24% higher. Australia-headquartered Vulcan... 


Location map of the Kathleen Valley project
Kathleen Valley lithium/tantalum project, Australia – update
10th June 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Liontown and electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla have executed a full-form agreement for the supply of spodumene concentrate from the Kathleen Valley lithium project. 


Liontown and Tesla make offtake official
6th June 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s Liontown and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla have executed a full-form agreement for the supply of spodumene concentrate from the Kathleen Valley lithium project, in Western... 


Liontown and Tesla extend talk deadline
30th May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Liontown Resources has reached an agreement with electric vehicle (EV) major Tesla to extend the termination date for its binding offtake term sheet until June 6. The two... 


Severe global battery shortage likely post 2025, GlobalData forecasts
25th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Extraction of raw materials will not meet soaring battery demand unless capital markets change course in the face of environmental, social and governance pressures and invest heavily in new mines,... 


Liontown sets LG offtake in stone
2nd May 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Liontown Resources has inked an binding offtake agreement with South Korean-based LG Energy Solutions to provide, enacting a term sheet signed earlier this year. Under the terms... 


Vulcan firms up LG offtake
31st January 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Vulcan Energy has inked a binding lithium hydroxide offtake agreement with battery maker LG Energy Solutions, solidifying a term sheet signed in July of last year. The agreement... 


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Chrome producers want ferrochrome solutions that exclude export tax
19th November 2020 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s non-integrated chrome ore exporters want to discuss ways of solving the existential threat to South Africa’s struggling ferrochrome industry to avoid the need for a tax being imposed... 


Tianqi Lithium says no cash flow improvement as debt clock ticks
16th November 2020 By: Reuters

China's Tianqi Lithium said on Friday its financial situation has not improved in recent weeks as a major repayment deadline on a $3.5-billion loan looms and its application to adjust the terms is... 


Lithium demand seen doubling in next four years
7th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Demand for lithium is expected to more than double by 2024, as the production of electric vehicles (EVs) batteries is set for substantial growth, says data and analytics company GlobalData. Demand... 


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