Xi wants bigger returns, fewer headaches from African debt dealsFrom Angola to Djibouti, for over a decade, China poured more than $120 billion of government-backed loans through its Belt and Road Initiative.Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 7:15 am
Zambia plans state firm to own 30% of critical minerals minesThe government also intends to make investors in the critical…Bloomberg News | August 29, 2024 | 10:40 am
Congo wants Trafigura partner Chemaf’s deal with Norinco haltedChemaf put itself up for sale last year due to…Reuters | August 26, 2024 | 6:50 am
Galp in no rush to invest in lithium refinery with Northvolt The refinery, which was scheduled to start commercial operations in early 2026, is facing delays due to the complexity of the project. Reuters | October 28, 2024 | 10:49 am
AstroForge secures first-ever commercial license for asteroid mission Odin will become the first private mission to fly by a body in the Solar System besides the Moon, capturing images and data. Staff Writer | October 28, 2024 | 9:53 am
Atlas Lithium soars on Neves permit in Brazil Once operational, annual lithium production at Neves is projected to reach 300,000 tonnes. Staff Writer | October 28, 2024 | 8:13 am
Koch inks first lithium deal backed by recovery-rate promise Koch agreed to license its DLE process to a joint venture of Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor ASA. Bloomberg News | October 28, 2024 | 6:49 am
Australia’s IGO swings to a loss on lithium downturn The bottom line was affected by a 45% drop in IGO's share of net profit from its 49% stake in Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia. Reuters | October 27, 2024 | 4:40 pm
Electra Battery secures $5 million financing for cobalt refinery early works Electra is currently looking to build a low-carbon hydrometallurgical cobalt refining complex in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario. Staff Writer | October 27, 2024 | 7:55 am
Li-FT secures mystery lithium investor Li-FT Power has Canada’s third-largest hard rock lithium resource. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | October 25, 2024 | 12:08 pm
Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge gains key permit, but legal and political risks loom “Legal challenges are almost inevitable,” the Australian miner's CEO says. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 25, 2024 | 10:55 am
UK critical mineral importers to get financial support in budget Part of a broader effort to bolster British industries and reduce their reliance on China. Bloomberg News | October 24, 2024 | 4:52 pm