Chile doubles number of lithium sites open to investmentThey are located mostly in the Antofagasta region and the Tarapaca region, both in the country's north.Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 8:31 am
Ionic Rare Earths applies for UK gov’t grant for commercial plantThe capital grant could provide the UK with sovereign magnet…Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 8:12 am
China’s trade reprisals may extend to minerals like rare earthsChina isn’t short of options when it comes to critical…Bloomberg News | December 4, 2024 | 9:39 am
Northern Graphite to double output in Quebec The company is moving up a planned two-month shutdown to start on Nov. 2 to install capacity for 25,000 tonnes a year. Staff Writer | October 21, 2024 | 11:46 am
EU set to choose firm for critical minerals joint buying platform The EU aims to sign a contract by the end of the year. Reuters | October 21, 2024 | 9:31 am
Graphite One earmarked for $325 million loan for anode manufacturing plant Its proposed project is anchored by what it considers to be the nation's largest and highest-grade graphite deposit. Staff Writer | October 19, 2024 | 2:45 pm
India seeks critical mineral agreement with US, hopes for a trade pact Earlier this month, India and US signed an initial pact to cooperate on strengthening supply chains for lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals. Reuters | October 19, 2024 | 1:24 pm
Left and right ‘unite’ against Rio lithium project in Serbia The council of Loznica, population around 20,000 about 100 km west of Belgrade, is deciding whether to amend its official plan to allow the 250-hectare development. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | October 18, 2024 | 3:43 pm
Cornish Lithium opens UK’s first low-emission lithium plant The project aims to produce 10,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium hydroxide by 2027. Staff Writer | October 18, 2024 | 10:00 am
Indonesia controls nickel ore supply to balance weak demand Nickel smelters in the country responsible for more than half of world production are enduring a shortage of ore due to government licensing issues. Bloomberg News | October 18, 2024 | 7:53 am
Graphene maker BeDimensional gets EIB support to boost production Graphene, whose powder has a high electrical and thermal conductivity, can be used to increase the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries. Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 4:06 pm
Indonesia looks to next phase for nickel industry as fixer-in-chief bows out The new administration will have to navigate institutional hold-ups, cut red tape and protectionist measures and campaign for continued disclosure. Bloomberg News | October 17, 2024 | 3:29 pm