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
SW US: New US lithium mines are coming Albemarle’s (NYSE: ALB) Silver Peak mine in Nevada – the…Frederic Tomesco | September 4, 2026 | 11:18 am
Spotlight: Southwest United States – Part 2Rising metal prices, demand for critical minerals and tariffs are…Northern Miner Staff | September 9, 2025 | 11:59 am
Bacanora seeks $60m to pay for stage 1 of Sonora project With a Measured plus Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of over 5 million tonnes, Sonora is regarded as one of the world’s larger known clay lithium deposits. Bruno Venditti | February 2, 2021 | 11:34 am
Ganfeng signs new JV agreement for Sonora Sonora is regarded as one of the world’s larger known clay lithium deposits. Bruno Venditti | February 1, 2021 | 10:54 am
Fast-charging EV batteries closer to hitting the market Two recent developments are aimed at eliminating range anxiety and improving charging speed for future EV owners. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2021 | 6:15 am
Consortium for Battery Innovation calls on governments, industry to boost climate-friendly technologies The new chairman of the CBI asked governments and industry to help accelerate the development of advanced battery technologies. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2021 | 6:10 am
Gates, Bezos-backed fund offers $1bn to clean energy start-ups To be eligible, projects must have potential to cut global emissions by at least 500 million tonnes a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2021 | 3:54 am
UK hails first domestic production of battery-quality lithium A consortium focused on developing the UK’s lithium supply chain has produced two lithium carbonate concentrates from local samples. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2021 | 6:58 am
Lithium Chile allowed back into its Laguna Blanca project Covid-19 restrictions in Chile hindered the Canadian miner’s ability to continue exploring the project. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2021 | 3:17 am
Spearmint considers launching lithium-focused subsidiary The Canadian miner said the spinout would allow for its assets to be properly valued. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2021 | 3:47 am
Bioinspired material boosts lithium-ion extraction Scientists used a bioinspired material to achieve controlled ion transport and sieving for lithium-ion extraction. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2021 | 3:07 am