Danica Cullinane
Danica has extensive experience writing and editing business news in the Oceanic and Southeast Asian regions. She has written across a range of industries including oil and gas, mining, energy, science and research, retail and travel. Danica has covered small and large cap companies listed on the Australian, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indian, London and Toronto exchanges.
Sayona and Piedmont produce first spodumene concentrate at North American Lithium project
Joint venture partners Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) and Piedmont Lithium (ASX: PLL) have announced the first spodumene concentrate produced at their North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Quebec, Canada. In a statement on Wednesday, Sayona reported about 70 tonnes of lithium concentrate had been generated, with commissioning proceeding as planned and the first saleable concentrate […]
Tesla considers buying Sigma Lithium to secure EV battery metal supply
Electric vehicle powerhouse Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is considering buying Canadian miner Sigma Lithium (TSX-V: SGML), according to news reports circulating over the weekend. The Elon Musk-led automotive giant has been eyeing multiple mining options as it considers its own refining. Sources close to the matter claim Tesla has been in talks with potential advisers about […]
US reveals the 50 minerals critical to its economic and national security
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has revealed an updated list of 50 critical minerals that the North American country needs for economic and national security. Replacing the initial 2018 version, the new list has added 15 new minerals, while removing four others. Most of the new additions come from differentiating specific rare earth elements […]