US Department of Energy provides funds for First Cobalt’s Iron Creek projectCobalt is on the US government’s list of 35 critical elements that are essential to the country’s economy and national security.Northern Miner Staff | April 28, 2021 | 10:34 am
Deep-sea mining robot lost on cobalt-rich floor of PacificThe GSR robot had been operating at a depth of…Bloomberg News | April 28, 2021 | 10:08 am
Two-wheelers to play big role in EV market share growth – reportIDTechEx says that when countries like India mention ambitious electrification…MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 27, 2021 | 6:09 am
Undersupply of magnet rare earths to hit 60,000 tonnes by 2030 Adamas Intelligence predicts that from 2023 through 2040, global demand for NdFeB magnets will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. Staff Writer | May 5, 2023 | 6:06 am
China slams Canada PM Trudeau’s slave labor comment, threatens ‘consequences’ "His words disregarded facts and confounded black with white. The Chinese side expresses its strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to this," the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa said. Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 10:32 am
Cutifani eyes IPO for Vale’s base metals business The incoming chair of Vale's newly created base metals business said he wants to focus on margins and marketing. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 9:11 am
Albemarle open to renegotiating Chile lithium contract early Chile and Albemarle could cement their dominant role in the global lithium and EV industries if they can get one or more DLE technology to succeed. Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 9:02 am
Nevada regains position as most attractive mining jurisdiction The Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies places Western Australia second, and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan third. Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 6:33 am
Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices Speaking after Rio’s annual general meeting, CEO Jakob Stausholm said he didn’t want to pay a high premium for lithium assets. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2023 | 4:43 am
Vulcan Energy raises $72 million to develop German lithium plant Funds to go to develop its net zero carbon lithium project in Germany. Reuters | May 3, 2023 | 4:27 pm
Lithium Royalty backs Brazil mine in first investment since going public Atlas Lithium is developing a hard-rock mine in southeastern Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, in a region known as Lithium Valley. Andrew Willis - The Globe and Mail | May 3, 2023 | 12:35 pm
Liontown bids signal strong outlook for lithium, rival says The intense interest in Liontown is “a really strong point of evidence” about the outlook, says Pilbara Minerals CEO. Bloomberg News | May 3, 2023 | 10:41 am