Canada, France boost critical minerals cooperation They will work together to secure supplies of critical minerals in both countries and promote investment in the supply chain. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2023 | 7:57 am
Codelco in talks with Australia’s Lithium Power The Chilean copper giant is undertaking due diligence on Lithium Power, which owns the country's largest permitted brine project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2023 | 5:41 am
Lucara Diamond ends HB Trading sale agreement The Canadian diamond miner cited a “material breach of financial commitments” by the Belgian manufacturer as the reason for the split. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2023 | 3:53 am
Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2023 | 3:50 am
Cornish Lithium raises $6.2m to support UK project Funds were secured through a crowdfunding campaign, the largest of its kind any company has undertaken in the UK this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2023 | 5:36 am
CleanTech Lithium to kick off production at second Chile mine in 2027 The company will progress project development in stages and begin production one year after its more advanced Laguna Verde opens in 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2023 | 3:39 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper mine in Zambia within 10 years The California-based firm is spending about $150 million to speed up additional exploration at its Mingomba project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 5:59 am
Sumitomo Metal bets on Canadian battery materials firm Nano One Through a C$16.9 million ($12.5m) investment, the Japanese giant will own 5% of Nano One, which has piqued the interest of global majors. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 3:36 am