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Mali approves Leo Lithium’s stake sale to Ganfeng

The Australian company has also secured two outstanding permits for the Goulamina lithium project, in southern Mali.

Staff Writer | June 14, 2024 | 3:55 am

Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie

Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from…

Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:20 am

Environmental studies show Serbian lithium project is safe, Rio Tinto says

The $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project could cover 90% of…

Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:06 am

New method allows efficient lithium extraction from seawater, groundwater

A new technique supports efficient lithium extraction from dilute—and widespread—sources…

Staff Writer | June 13, 2024 | 6:06 am

Ivanhoe Electric refutes Ma’aden share sale claims

Ivanhoe said Saudi Arabia's Ma’aden, its 50/50 partner in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2024 | 5:25 am

Piedmont Lithium to sell remaining stake in Sayona Mining for $39 million

The sale would not affect Piedmont's joint venture or offtake agreement with Sayona's business unit, Sayona Quebec.

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 7:22 am

Sayona delivers Moblan lithium feasibility with $1.6 billion NPV

Annual production will be 300,000 t/y of concentrate over a 21-year life for the mine.

Staff Writer | February 20, 2024 | 11:21 am

CHART: China’s Belt and Road mining investment hits record

China’s overseas investment in metals and mining as part of its Belt and Road Initiative surged by 158% last year, hitting $19.4 billion with energy transition metals the main focus.

Frik Els | February 20, 2024 | 9:57 am

Gecamines plans overhaul of mining JVs in world’s top cobalt supplier

The Democratic Republic of Congo's state miner is broadening a push to extract more from its copper and cobalt joint ventures

Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:11 am

KoBold Metals expands Zambia footprint with Midnight Sun deal

KoBold aims to earn a 75% interest in the Dumbwa portion of Solwezi, after forming a JV with the Canadian miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2024 | 5:43 am

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Mali approves Leo Lithium’s stake sale to Ganfeng

Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie

Environmental studies show Serbian lithium project is safe, Rio Tinto says

New method allows efficient lithium extraction from seawater, groundwater

Ivanhoe Electric refutes Ma’aden share sale claims

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Piedmont Lithium to sell remaining stake in Sayona Mining for $39 million

Sayona delivers Moblan lithium feasibility with $1.6 billion NPV

CHART: China’s Belt and Road mining investment hits record

Gecamines plans overhaul of mining JVs in world’s top cobalt supplier

KoBold Metals expands Zambia footprint with Midnight Sun deal

Philippine tycoon says bigger mining areas key to riding EV boom

Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed

US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with China

Nickel woes worsen for Glencore-backed miner as budget jumps 87%