Lithion completes battery material extraction plant construction in QuébecThe build marks the first lithium-ion battery critical mineral extraction plant in North America’s north-east, the company said.Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 2:16 pm
Lithium Ionic arranges $11 million financing for Brazil projectsNet proceeds will go towards Lithium Ionic's two development projects,…Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 8:57 am
Australia orders Chinese investors to sell down stake in rare earths minerNorthern Minerals is developing the Browns Range heavy rare earths…Reuters | June 3, 2024 | 6:45 am
Cash-strapped Horizonte Minerals secures $20 million interim funding The latest funding package ensures that the company has the liquidity to advance the required re-estimation work at Araguaia. Staff Writer | December 27, 2023 | 11:55 am
The biggest global mining news of 2023 A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades. Frik Els | December 27, 2023 | 10:01 am
China metals giant faces protest in Indonesia after fatal blast A deadly blast at a furnace run by PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel has triggered a police investigation and a halt to the company's operations. Bloomberg News | December 27, 2023 | 8:43 am
Death toll at Indonesia smelter fire rises to 18, operation halted Fire broke out early on Sunday morning at a nickel smelter furnace on Sulawesi Island owned by Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel. Reuters | December 26, 2023 | 8:49 am
US claims huge chunk of seabed amid strategic push for resources The US extended its claims on the ocean floor by an area twice the size of California. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 12:27 pm
Serra Verde secures regulatory approval for first phase of rare earth mine in Brazil Phase I of the Pela Ema project is expected to produce at least 5,000 tonnes per year of rare earth oxide over a 25-year mine life. Staff Writer | December 22, 2023 | 11:08 am
Graphene-copper mix may improve efficiency of EV, industrial equipment motors By mixing the right amount of graphene with copper to make electrical wires it is possible to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution. Staff Writer | December 21, 2023 | 6:06 am
Pinnacle Minerals expands Canadian lithium footprint It is acquiring a 75% stake in the Adina East lithium project in the battery metals-rich James Bay region of Quebec. Staff Writer | December 21, 2023 | 3:46 am
India to auction nearly 100 more blocks of critical minerals before Feb 2024 India launched the first part of its critical minerals auction last month. Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 10:16 am