Huayou Cobalt chief proposes battery material policy to tackle overcapacityChina's LFP capacity will reach 5.75 million metric tons in 2025, while global demand is estimated to be about 2.67 million tons that year.Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 6:46 am
AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” levelThe sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations…Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2024 | 5:21 am
India launches second part of critical minerals auction worth $362 billionA total of 18 critical mineral blocks, including tungsten, vanadium,…Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 6:44 am
Fortune Minerals secures $12 million in Canada, US gov’t fundings To date, Fortune has expended more than C$137 million to advance the NICO project to a near shovel-ready project. Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 8:59 am
US, Canada team up to fund critical minerals junior Lomiko Both governments step up efforts to reduce their reliance on Chinese supplies of energy transition minerals. Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 8:08 am
Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota To access the higher quota, Albemarle would need to prove the use of sustainable technology such as DLE, among other things. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 4:05 pm
Australia’s top pension boosts critical minerals to $8 billion In January, AustralianSuper said it would double its lithium exposure in the next five years. Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 10:23 am
Winning over public key to EU’s mineral supply push, says industry The key to social acceptance was active engagement with local communities and pro-active communicating, said CEO of EIT RawMaterials. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 9:40 am
Congo demands international embargo on Rwandan mineral exports The DRC government accuses Rwanda of using rebel groups to steal its natural resources. Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 8:52 am
Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities. Gregory D. Wischer | May 15, 2024 | 8:51 am
EU to call for mineral projects, eyes joint purchases The EU Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to guarantee a supply of lithium, copper and other minerals for green technologies. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:34 am
Vale Indonesia granted mining permit extension to 2035 Special licence is part of a wider deal that will see state-owned holding MIND ID become PT Vale’s largest shareholder, with 34% ownership. Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 5:21 am