Focus on Critical Minerals
‘Landmark’ for UK lithium production as demo plant opens in Cornwall
A demonstration plant for lithium production has opened in Cornwall, marking a key step in the UK's clean energy transition.
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.
General Motors to contribute $625 million to Lithium Americas for new joint venture
Lithium Americas announced GM will invest $625 million in their Thacker Pass joint venture in Nevada.
Freeport to delay Indonesian copper sales to second quarter of 2025 after fire, sources say
US copper miner Freeport McMoRan will delay its Indonesian copper sales until Q2 2025 due to a fire at its new smelter.
Northvolt: Cash-strapped EV-battery maker in talks for 200 million euros in funding
Northvolt announced job cuts, raising fears that Europe's top EV battery hope may falter amid low demand and Chinese competition.
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 to join lithium big leagues with $6.7 billion Arcadium buy
Rio Tinto, the world's largest producer of iron ore, is shifting to process high-end, low-carbon materials for the energy transition.
China expresses concern over US chip and connected vehicle policies in high-stakes talks
China urges the U.S. to lift semiconductor sanctions and ease restrictions on Chinese vehicles, seeking better trade relations.
Arcadium deal could power Rio Tinto’s entry into lithium supplier big league
Rio Tinto eyes Arcadium Lithium acquisition to become the third-largest lithium producer amid growing EV demand and competition.
China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says
Chinese lithium overproduction causes an 80 per cent price drop, impacting global competition and hindering supply chain diversification.
