Rio Tinto to invest $2.5 billion to expand Rincon lithium projectRincon is the company's first commercial-scale lithium operation.Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 7:57 am
Argentina mining chamber says exports up slightly this year, likely flat in 2025Argentina's mining exports are expected to rise nearly 6% this…Reuters | December 12, 2024 | 6:57 am
Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionismProtectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2024 | 3:37 am
Indonesia to review compliance in move that could affect mine output Indonesia said it will check miners' compliance with environmental rules and "re-examine" production quotas for those found to be in breach. Reuters | November 29, 2024 | 10:52 am
Column: US targets scrap to close the critical minerals gap As the US government is discovering, investing in new scrap processing capacity is far cheaper and greener than building new mines. Reuters | November 29, 2024 | 9:53 am
Madagascar lifts suspension on Energy Fuels’ critical minerals project The Toliara project is expected to be a cornerstone source of monazite supply for the White Mesa mill, the company said. Staff Writer | November 28, 2024 | 11:06 am
India to auction first offshore minerals tranche worth more than $17.8bn The auction includes seven polymetallic nodules blocks. Reuters | November 28, 2024 | 6:51 am
RANKED: Top 20 automakers by EV battery metal spending Value of the graphite, lithium, nickel, cobalt and magnesium contained in EV batteries is up 38% from the lows struck in January. Frik Els | November 27, 2024 | 4:27 pm
Lithium Ionic advances project financing with LOI for $266m The funding represents 100% of the capital expenditure outlined in a May 2024 feasibility study. Staff Writer | November 27, 2024 | 9:12 am
Rock Teck advances site preparation for lithium converter project in Germany Once complete, the Guben converter will be the first of its kind in Europe, with expected annual production of 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide. Staff Writer | November 27, 2024 | 9:04 am
Ex-Goldman banker turned lithium CEO vows to ride out slump Sigma Lithium's CEO is vowing to stay the course and even triple production with a message for rivals and naysayers. Bloomberg News | November 27, 2024 | 8:25 am
Galp drops plans to build Aurora lithium refinery in Portugal Galp was left alone in early 2024, when Northvolt said it would not invest in the 50-50 joint venture set up in November 2021. Reuters | November 27, 2024 | 8:20 am