Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionismProtectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows.Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2024 | 3:37 am
Syrah Resources declares force majeure for graphite mine in MozambiqueMozambique has been rocked by protests against a disputed election…Bloomberg News | December 11, 2024 | 4:43 pm
US cobalt miner to Trump: use tariffs as ‘scalpel’ not ‘sledgehammer’Jervois, like many US producers of critical minerals, has struggled…Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 10:55 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
WA lithium miners defiant as gov’t throws lifeline Spodumene producers were surprisingly upbeat on the outlook this week as the Western Australian government stepped in to offer assistance. Kristie Batten | November 27, 2024 | 4:10 am
Biden officials make last-ditch push for Greenland mining investment Greenland contains large deposits of most of the minerals considered critical by the US Geological Survey. Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 9:39 am
Bolivia says China’s CBC to invest $1 billion in lithium plants The government will take a 51% stake in the project, to be located in the Uyuni salt flat in southwest Bolivia. Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 9:17 am
Critical Metals makes gallium discovery at Tanbreez REE project The concentration of gallium reached up to 147 parts per million Ga2O3, according to initial drilling analysis. Staff Writer | November 26, 2024 | 8:45 am
Vulcan in talks with producers to license lithium technology Vulcan began producing lithium hydroxide earlier this month from its Rhine Valley operations using adsorption direct lithium extraction. Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 7:59 am
Rio Tinto-backed lithium tech startup set to raise second round of funds ElectraLith is developing a filtration technology that can extract lithium from brine deposits without using water or chemicals. Reuters | November 25, 2024 | 6:49 am
Australia to propose tax incentives for critical minerals The proposed law will set up a tax incentive worth 10% of relevant processing and refining costs for 31 critical minerals. Reuters | November 24, 2024 | 3:25 pm