Alternative Energy Lithium Americas pulls in $250M in third party funding for Thacker Pass in Nevada The project has federal government backing through a USD$2.26 billion loan from the Department of Energy Joseph MortonMarch 7, 2025
Gold BPH Global produces extraction method for drawing metals from seaweed Multiple firms are researching alternative extraction methods to traditional mining Joseph MortonMarch 7, 2025
Alternative Energy China tightens grip around critical minerals market: new report Chinese financial institutions issued nearly USD$57 billion in loans to 19 low- and middle-income countries Joseph MortonJanuary 29, 2025
AI and Autonomy The Best of 2024: A Mugglehead roundup The year’s economic landscape as 2024 comes to a close demonstrates the resilience and adaptability of key sectors Joseph MortonDecember 30, 2024
Lithium Lithium Americas closes Thacker Pass joint venture with GM subsidiary Lithium America and GM split the Thacker Pass 62 per cent to 38 per cent Joseph MortonDecember 23, 2024
Lithium Rio Tinto takes advantage of Argentina’s incentives program with $2.5B investment Rio Tinto has earmarked lithium as a cornerstone of its commodity portfolio Joseph MortonDecember 17, 2024
Alternative Energy ExxonMobil and LG Chem agree to lithium offtake agreement The lithium will be extracted using Direct Lithium Extraction technology Joseph MortonNovember 29, 2024
Mining Ontario government dishes out $13M to support critical minerals mining The funding will be used to help junior mining companies finance exploration initiatives Joseph MortonNovember 18, 2024
Driving Mullen Automotive up 74% on cargo van rental news The EV company's "Mullen ONE" cargo van is now available to rent on the carsharing marketplace Turo Rowan DunneNovember 12, 2024
Alternative Energy Albemarle Corporation loses $1B as supply glut pulls lithium prices down The company has made two rounds of cost cuts this year, and still reported a net loss of USD$1.11 billion Joseph MortonNovember 7, 2024