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Morgan Stanley says lithium has “likely found a near-term floor,” but further cuts are needed to bring the market back into balance.

Lithium’s rocky patch: Key building block of EV revolution faces uncertain future under Trump

While prices have started to pick up again, this major green energy metal’s fortunes in 2025 will hinge on whether electric vehicles sales can maintain their momentum.

  • Simon Johanson and Nick Toscano

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My tariff is bigger than yours: Financial markets are concerned about a trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

China has trade weapons to fight back, and is not afraid to use them

China has targeted Nvidia with an antitrust investigation in an apparent escalation of its response to the latest US attempt to cut off its access to advanced computer chips.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Silver is a key critical mineral in NSW,

The buried treasure in NSW that could power a clean energy world

NSW is home to some of the world’s most in-demand minerals and metals needed for the world’s clean energy future, and the state is looking to cash in.

  • Alexandra Smith
Farmland near the proposed mine site.

Radioactive dust-up over mine in Victoria’s food bowl

They are critical minerals needed for renewable technologies, but a plan to dig them up where the food we eat is grown has been met with fierce resistance from farmers.

  • Benjamin Preiss
Venture Minerals has hit the ASX boards under its new name Critica as it focuses on its Brothers rare earths project that includes its Jupiter deposit.

Critical minerals mission prompts Venture name change

The rising global importance of critical minerals has prompted Venture Minerals to change its name to Critica as it pushes ahead with its Jupiter deposit in WA.

  • Craig Nolan
The Pilbara Minerals lithium mine in Western Australia.

Pilbara lithium leader’s profit crushed after price collapse

The collapse in lithium prices has crushed full-year profits at Australia’s leading producer, Pilbara Minerals, and denied shareholders any dividends.

  • Marion Rae
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The $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia fund is being developed to support local industries like lithium processing, seen here at the Pilbara Minerals mine in Western Australia.

Super funds keen to invest in Australian-made scheme as gas fight flares

Big investors with deep pockets have backed the government’s $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia scheme, but a political brawl could stall its development.

  • Mike Foley
Rechargeable battery technology is in everything from electric vehicles to mobile phones.

Twice the grunt or half the weight – Australia’s plans to build a better battery

Double the energy for the same size is the goal for the next generation of rechargeable batteries. Batteries that Australia hopes to make at home.

  • Mike Foley
Albemarle chief executive Kent Masters (centre) at the Kemerton plant.

Lithium crash to cost 300 jobs at miner in WA

The world’s largest lithium producer will slash production of the battery ingredient in WA, prompting the federal government to consider bringing forward planned assistance.

  • Peter Milne
Trump took a victory lap at a rally after the debate.

How a second Trump term could hurt Australia

There are fears that a second Trump presidency could slow the rollout of electric cars and renewables, softening demand for Australia’s critical minerals.

  • Nick Toscano

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