Critical metals trendsLithium The potential restart of Contemporary Amperex Technology’s huge Jianxiawo lithium mine in China has been a factor behind an almost 30% […]Blair McBride | September 4, 2026 | 2:02 pm
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Schlumberger New Energy to build direct lithium extraction pilot plant at Clayton Valley project The Clayton Valley lithium project is owned by Pure Energy Minerals and operated by Schlumberger New Energy. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2021 | 6:07 am
Securing raw materials key to China’s economic, carbon neutrality goals – report A report by Wood Mackenzie states that China needs to secure and competitive supply of raw materials to guarantee its clean growth. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2021 | 6:11 am
British Lithium to open mine by 2026 thanks to gov’t funding The UK's Sustainable Innovation Fund has awarded British Lithium £2.9 million ($4m) to move its full-scale lithium mining plans forward. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2021 | 9:09 am
Spearmint’s Clayton Valley lithium project closer to getting maiden resource estimate The Canadian miner said achieving a 100% success rate at its drill program has been encouraging. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2021 | 6:06 am
Tier 2 Li-ion battery manufacturers’ gigafactories expanding capacity Roskill forecasts some Tier 2 battery makers will boost their standing and reach Tier 1 status in the next 2-5 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2021 | 6:06 am
Lithium Australia’s cathode material manufacturing process granted patent Lithium Australia and VSPC want to provide practical solutions for electric vehicle manufacturers seeking cobalt-free batteries. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2021 | 6:05 am
NEO to work with silicon nano-coating technology for battery anode materials The Canadian company has acquired three patents related to battery anode materials from South Korea’s Yonsei University. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2021 | 6:06 am
Global Battery Metals acquires Lithium King property in Utah The Canadian company believes the Lithium King property has the potential to host a lithium and magnesium brine deposit. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2021 | 6:11 am
Savannah touts potential lower costs at Portugal lithium project Early results from metallurgical test work at Mina do Barroso show potential for lower capital and operating costs. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2021 | 8:42 am