US policy to increase mineral production must include revisiting tariffsA three-year, phase-in for tariffs on refined minerals would allow time to expand and build refineries.Gregory Wischer - Payne Institute for Public Policy | August 20, 2024 | 9:23 am
E3, Pure Lithium to test production of lithium metal batteries from Alberta brineThe companies will assess the technical and economic criteria of…Staff Writer | August 20, 2024 | 8:46 am
US gives Electra $20 million to build cobalt plantThe funds will support construction of a cobalt sulfate facility…Bloomberg News | August 19, 2024 | 1:08 pm
Ditching noble metals improves efficiency of zinc-air batteries A new metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for zinc-air batteries has proven to outperform noble metal catalysts. Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 6:06 am
Nevada Copper files for bankruptcy, names new top boss It has also halted its Pumpkin Hollow copper mine in Nevada and named Tom Albanese, its lead independent director, as the new chairperson. Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 3:42 am
Argentina’s Salta Province to issue tender for mining projects in Arizaro salt flat The Salta Energy and Mining Resources company is expected to launch a tender in mid-August for the concession of an area of about 37,000 hectares in the Arizaro salt flat. Staff Writer | June 9, 2024 | 12:47 pm
Indonesia issues annual nickel ore quota of 240mt for 3 years The quota issued should be enough, as nickel ore consumption last year was below this, its energy and mineral resources minister said. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 8:42 am
Codelco targets 2030 start at Maricunga lithium project Construction at the project, dubbed “Paloma”(dove), is expected to start in early 2027, with Codelco's partner to be announced in early 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2024 | 3:52 am
Manganese X sample passes first phase of EV supply chain testing by US tech firm The qualification testing is an important aspect of the MOU signed earlier with C4V for a potential manganese offtake deal. Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 1:13 pm
Russia to speed up sole lithium project to cut import reliance Russia plans to speed up its only lithium production project by 3-4 years from an originally planned 2030. Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 6:49 am
Pink sea pigs, transparent sea cucumbers discovered in area targeted by deep-sea miners A 45-day expedition to the Clarion Clipperton Zone discovered several species not previously described by science. Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 6:06 am
Chilean regulator aims for quick decision on Tianqi-SQM dispute Tianqi has argued to the regulator that a shareholders' vote is needed to approve the SQM-Codelco agreement. Reuters | June 5, 2024 | 12:05 pm