Sibanye’s Montana woes underscore miners’ growing reliance on Washington

A fight over government largesse shows how much the stakes have changed for US mines as overseas rivals have expanded market control.

Reuters | October 23, 2024 | 3:40 pm

Volt Lithium produces battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Texas operations

Volt has been operating its proprietary DLE system in the field since September, when it achieved its first lithium production.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 8:38 am

Rebels take control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub

With Myanmar responsible for 57% of global dysprosium and terbium supply, prolonged disruption would limit feedstock for permanent magnets used in virtually all EV motors.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2024 | 3:21 am

Opinion: Five actions the next US President can take on day one to boost critical minerals mining

Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have a similar but particular approach on the matter.

Gregory Wischer | October 22, 2024 | 6:27 pm

US DOE announces $428 million for 14 clean energy projects in former coal communities

Communities with de-commissioned coal facilities were selected by DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains.

Staff Writer | October 22, 2024 | 11:38 am

Column: Electric vehicles prove a bumpy ride for battery metals

Explosive price rallies in 2021 and 2022 resulted in too much new production capacity being brought online too quickly.

Reuters | October 22, 2024 | 9:30 am

Giyani’s demo plant enters commissioning phase, first production expected Q4

Once construction is completed, the facility will be the largest HPMSM demo plant globally, the company says.

Staff Writer | October 22, 2024 | 9:10 am

Serra Verde makes global list of critical projects

The Minerals Security Partnership has named Serra Verde's Pela Ema mine in Brazil of critical importance to the global energy transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2024 | 3:52 am

Northern Graphite to double output in Quebec

The company is moving up a planned two-month shutdown to start on Nov. 2 to install capacity for 25,000 tonnes a year.

Staff Writer | October 21, 2024 | 11:46 am

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