November 16, 2023

Sumitomo Metal looks to boost battery materials output, possibly in US

The company is considering producing cathode battery materials in the United States among other options.

November 16, 2023

SQM loses $1 billion in market value as lower prices dent profit

SQM said its third-quarter net earnings fell 56.4%, dragged down by falling lithium prices.

November 16, 2023

Fortescue sets up investment platform to fund green energy projects

"Fortescue is taking its global pipeline of green hydrogen and green ammonia projects to final investment decision," Fortescue Energy CEO Mark Hutchinson said.

November 14, 2023

As Exxon eyes lithium, crucial decision looms on filtration technology

Exxon's expansion into the sector will rely on one or more of a so-far unproven fleet of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies.

November 14, 2023

Allkem-Livent merger gets regulatory approvals before shareholder vote

The new company, to be called Arcadium Lithium, will be the world's third-biggest producer.

November 14, 2023

Recycling can ease critical minerals scarcity, not solve it

The global energy transition may be eclipsed by a critical minerals supply-demand imbalance — unless alternatives are found, experts say.

November 14, 2023

Automakers’ drive to avoid China’s EV rare earth dominance gathers speed

Auto industry expanding efforts to cut rare earth EV use

November 14, 2023

New scientific insights pave the way to longer-lasting batteries

Lithium metal deposits on battery electrodes are not the cause of performance loss, but rather a side effect.

November 13, 2023

US, Indonesia to explore mineral pact as Biden and Jokowi meet

Both sides are expected to announce a joint initiative when Presidents Joe Biden and Joko Widodo meet on Monday.

November 13, 2023

Exxon to start lithium production for EVs in the US by 2027

Exxon said it will start production from briny waters pumped out of the ground in an area in the state of Arkansas.