US plans chips, nickel deals in Philippines as defense ties growThe US is supporting a grant to Eramen Minerals to develop an ore-to-nickel and cobalt processing plant.Bloomberg News | April 12, 2024 | 6:29 am
Congo seeks outside advice on imposing cobalt export curbsCobalt prices have plunged by two-thirds since mid-2022 as global…Bloomberg News | April 11, 2024 | 7:15 am
Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of…Frik Els | April 5, 2024 | 9:47 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
Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk through 2030, research from Bain & Company shows. Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 2:00 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
Chile lithium project attracting plenty of interest, Enami says The early-stage Altoandinos project is part of President Gabriel Boric’s agenda to open up new areas to lithium extraction in a bid to double output. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 10:44 am
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire partners with Occidental to extract lithium The two companies formed a JV to produce high-purity lithium compounds from geothermal brine. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 9:57 am
Bravura expects to begin Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025 The miner remains committed to commissioning the Kamativi lithium tailings project despite the weak price of the battery metal. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 9:41 am
South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development South Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa to $10 billion over the next six years. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:33 am