Sibanye-Stillwater: Progress on its green metals strategy
During Q1 2022 the acquisition of the Sandouville nickel refinery in Le Havre, France was concluded. Integration of the Sandouville
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Orion to develop battery metals refining facility in the Northern Cape
Orion has announced a significant development in its strategy to create a fully-integrated base metal mining and processing business, producing
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Glencore and Li-Cycle to advance lithium-ion battery recycling
Glencore has announced the establishment of a strategic partnership with Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., a leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North
Read moreCirculor partners with Rock Tech Lithium for enviro metal
Circulor has announced a comprehensive partnership with Rock Tech Lithium, the Canadian-German cleantech company, and Fraunhofer UMSICHT, an institute of
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Anglo Pacific and streaming decarbonization metals
Battery metals will be needed to build electric vehicles and renewable power. Demand for graphite, nickel and cobalt may increase
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Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Rincon lithium project
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto has completed the acquisition of the Rincon lithium projectin Argentina for $825 million, following approval
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Sibanye-Stillwater green metals strategy during 2021
Significant progress was made advancing Sibanye-Stillwater green metals strategy during 2021, with a series of transactions announced during H2 2021
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AMY’s demonstration plant equipment ready for commissioning
American Manganese Inc. (AMY), a pioneer in advanced lithium-ion battery cathode recycling-upcycling, and its independent R&D contractor Kemetco Research Inc.
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Battery metals output in China on the lower side in February
China’s lithium carbonate output was 18,609 mt in February, a month-on-month decrease of 2% but a year-on-year increase of 51%.
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Sibanye-Stillwater green metals strategy during 2021
Significant progress was made advancing Sibanye-Stillwater green metals strategy during 2021, with a series of transactions announced during H2 2021
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AMY to expand into Asia’s lithium-ion battery recycling market
American Manganese Inc. (AMY), a pioneer in advanced lithium-ion battery cathode recycling-upcycling, is pleased to announce that it has signed
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Glencore aligns its portfolio with materials for decarbonised future
Glencore in its Full Year 2021 Production Report says the operating environment remained challenging in 2021, with the Covid-19 pandemic
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Glencoe announces global marketing relationship with US strategic metals
Glencore has entered a strategic global marketing relationship with United States Strategic Metals, LLC. The marketing relationship includes a long
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Global lithium production up 21% in 2021, Australia leads the way
Based on the preliminary data released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), estimated global mine production of lithium in 2021
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Start-up demonstrates low-cost tin foil anodes for lithium-ion batteries
Nanode, a tech start-up, has developed a low-cost tin foil anode technology for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries to increase volumetric
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Rio Tinto to acquire Rincon Mining lithium project
LONDON – Rio Tinto has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Rincon lithium project in Argentina from Rincon
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Li-Metal rises CAD$19 million for its lithium metal production
Canada’s Li-Metal company, developing lithium metal anodes and lithium metal production technologies, has announced that it has raised CAD$19 million
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Rio Tinto QMM launches renewable energy project for ilmenite mine
FORT DAUPHIN, Madagascar – In accordance with the commitments made last July, Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) and its
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Afrimat Limited acquires Glenover Phosphate
Afrimat has advised that on 8 December 2021 entered into an agreement with Glenover Phosphate in terms of which Afrimat
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Lithium continues to rise on the strength of the Chinese market
According to Fastmarkets’ assessment, Battery-grade lithium carbonate prices edged up in East Asia in the past week amid tight availability
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Sibanye Stillwater significantly advances its green metals strategy
Sibanye Stillwater has significantly advanced its green metals, announcing two transactions during Q3 2021 and two further transactions during the
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Sibanye-Stillwater completes US$70M strategic investment in ioneer
JOHANNESBURG – Sibanye-Stillwater has announced it successfully completed its US$70 million strategic investment in ioneer Limited following approval by ioneer’s
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LITHIUM: Spodumene concentrate produced from Ngungaju plant
Australian lithium producer, Pilbara Minerals has announced that it has successfully produced the first spodumene concentrate from the coarse circuit
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Pilbara Minerals to value-add lithium salts at Pilgangoora Project
Australian lithium producer, Pilbara Minerals has announcde that it made strong progress with its growth and diversification strategy to become
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American Manganese produces 99.99% lithium sulfate
American Manganese has reported the successful production of lithium sulfate (Li2SO4) with 99.99% purity. The bulk sample of lithium sulfatewas
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Sibanye-Stillwater: from gold to lithium
Sibanye-Stillwater, the mining group spearheaded by CEO Neal Froneman, declared a strategic intent to build a PGM business in 2014,
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Battery recycling demonstration plant completed
Primobius has initiated the commissioning phase for the hydrometallurgical refining circuits in its showcase lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling demonstration plant
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Why is Sibanye-Stillwater rushing into battery metals?
Sibanye-Stillwater’s battery material strategy is primarily focused on the United States and Europe in recognition of the developing need for
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Sibanye-Stillwater to establish joint venture for lithium-boron project
Johannesburg – Sibanye-Stillwater has announced that it has reached agreement with ioneer Limited (ioneer) to establish a joint venture company
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Sibanye-Stillwater eyes uranium to expand its green footprint
Gold and PGM miner Sibanye-Stillwater plans to tap into its existing asset base for uranium production as it expands its
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