Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict mineralsApple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years.Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 11:00 am
At least two companies seek Norway seabed mining permitsThe government aims to issue first licenses in 2025, but…Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 8:13 am
Chinese ownership may affect eligibility for Australian critical minerals tax credits, minister saysAustralia said on Wednesday it would consider Chinese ownership when…Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 6:15 pm
Global inventory of world’s mines needed – researchers Researchers say that about half of the world's mining impacts remain undocumented. Staff Writer | January 21, 2024 | 8:34 am
Congo and China talking $7 billion in finance, Tshisekedi says The $7 billion in financing would be part of a renegotiated minerals-for-infrastructure deal. Bloomberg News | January 20, 2024 | 2:08 pm
Lithium lowdown: Week 3, 2024 roundup and analysis A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 12 to 19. Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 19, 2024 | 1:50 pm
Northvolt looks at sourcing cobalt from Congo Northvolt currently sources cobalt from Australia and other countries. Reuters | January 19, 2024 | 7:02 am
Korea battery makers eye Chile lithium investments to supply US InvestChile, the South American nation’s foreign investment promotion body, has held meetings with representatives from multiple Korean companies. Bloomberg News | January 18, 2024 | 3:41 pm
Foreign-backed nickel hub in Indonesia causing mass deforestation – report Climate Rights International says the Weda Bay Industrial Park operators have cut down more than 5,300 hectares of tropical forest. Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 5:31 pm
Sumitomo participates in FPX Nickel financing to gain 9.9% stake FPX owns 100% of the Baptiste nickel project in the Decar nickel district of British Columbia. Staff Writer | January 17, 2024 | 11:08 am
Serbia wants talks with Rio Tinto over Jadar lithium project Belgrade revoked licences for Rio's $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project in Western Serbia in January 2022. Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 9:44 am
China’s CBC increases stake in Bolivia lithium mining The agreement provides for a further $90 million investment. Reuters | January 17, 2024 | 8:50 am