Ernest Scheyder
Washington seals $475 million loan for battery recycler Li-Cycle ahead of Trump’s arrival
The U.S. Energy Dept. approved a $475M loan to Li-Cycle for a NY battery plant, key to Biden’s domestic EV supply chain goals.
Albemarle loses more than $1 billion in Q3 on falling lithium prices
The company reported a net loss of $1.11 billion, compared to a net profit of $302.5 million, in the year-ago quarter.
Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine
Environmental and Indigenous groups sued to block the Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine, citing risks to Nevada's rare Tiehm’s buckwheat.
US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy
The U.S. Treasury will now allow some mining firms to access a tax credit for clean energy components, after industry pushback.
Analysis: Sibanye’s Montana woes underscore miners’ growing reliance on Washington
U.S. mining's future hinges on government support amid foreign competition, as shown by Sibanye’s Montana layoffs.
After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply
GM ups Thacker Pass investment to $950M, doubling lithium access; eyes more North American critical mineral deals.
Rio Tinto’s real prize: Arcadium’s lithium extraction technology
Rio Tinto's $6.7B Arcadium buyout will give it lithium filtration technology set to transform electronics, EV production.
Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium, sources say
Rio Tinto eyes $4-6 billion Arcadium takeover to secure lithium, positioning as the third-largest EV battery metal producer.
Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow
Freeport-McMoRan expands copper output without joining the mining buyout spree, betting on clean energy demand.
Biden administration nears approval for ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine
The Biden administration moved closer to approving one of the largest U.S. lithium mines, vital for EV batteries, amid conservation concerns.
