In June last year, NMDC's unit Legacy Iron Ore signed a lithium exploration pact with Australia's Hancock Prospecting.

Norway is one of the first countries to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters after its parliament backed plans in January to prospect for minerals.

The nickel market surplus widened last year to 238,800 tonnes from 103,900 tonnes in 2022.

Under the proposed deal, the French state would subsidize energy prices alongside local authorities up to 200 million euros a year.

The first production of eluate was completed in the past week, and it will be shipped to North America.

LG Energy alleges that Sigma is in breach of certain provisions in connection to a lithium supply agreement entered in 2021.

Rio is working to begin production by the end of the year at Rincon.