South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral developmentSouth Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa to $10 billion over the next six years.Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:33 am
Researchers push for using iron instead of cobalt, nickel in next-gen lithium-ion batteriesA team of scientists has transformed the reactivity of iron…Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 6:06 am
EU, Australia sign critical minerals pact to diversify supply chainsMinisters in Canberra and Brussels signed an MOU on Tuesday,…Bloomberg News | May 28, 2024 | 6:11 am
Chinese lithium producers embrace hedging to manage volatility Several companies have unveiled their hedging exposure via lithium carbonate futures during the recent earnings season. Bloomberg News | September 5, 2024 | 10:20 am
Arcadium Lithium suspends Mt. Cattlin in Australia Mt. Cattlin’s operations would be suspended in next year’s first half after ending its stage three work. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | September 5, 2024 | 8:09 am
Indonesia sees nickel price holding near current levels on new plants An additional 928,000 tons a year of capacity is set to come online within the next three years. Bloomberg News | September 5, 2024 | 7:54 am
Piedmont Lithium pulls US government loan application as prices slump The move is fueling questions about where the company hopes to secure financing for its flagship North Carolina project. Reuters | September 5, 2024 | 7:29 am
Bolivia shortlists four companies to develop lithium pilot plants China's CBC, Italy's Protecno, France's Eramet and Australia's Eau Lithium have made it to the second round of the tender. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2024 | 7:58 am
Sovereign Metals touts “outstanding” battery-grade graphite from Malawi project It has confirmed Kasiya's natural graphite presents a low-cost opportunity to develop lithium-ion battery supply chains outside of China. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2024 | 3:44 am
Guest Column: Critical minerals, Western security and the case for US leadership The International Energy Agency estimates an extra $800 billion of investment in new mining projects is needed by 2040 to meet the 1.5 °C target. Dominic Raab | September 3, 2024 | 12:14 pm
US-backed Angola rail plan secures $200 million from key bank The Development Bank of Southern Africa has approved as much as $200 million for the Lobito corridor rail project. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 10:56 am
New Caledonian nickel firm KNS awaits new investor after furnace shutdown KNS stopped its mine and plant operations in March after commodity group Glencore decided to sell its interest. Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 10:07 am