China plans biggest ever cobalt purchases for state reservesThe metal has slumped to five-year lows amid booming production in the DRC and Indonesia.Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 7:57 am
Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict mineralsApple has said in the past that it does not…Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 11:00 am
Metal waste can be turned into catalyst for hydrogen productionSwarf, a byproduct of the metal machining industry, can anchor…Staff Writer | May 21, 2024 | 6:06 am
US-led group weighs funding more mineral projects to counter China dominance The Minerals Security Partnership has already announced support for 13 projects since the collaboration began in 2022. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 3:04 pm
Firebird fully permitted to operate manganese plant in China Firebird previously indicated that it would make a final investment decision in the second half of 2024. Staff Writer | September 24, 2024 | 8:27 am
Tianqi to keep fighting for say in SQM lithium deal Authorities in Chile have been pushing for the state to have a more significant role in managing the country’s lithium resources. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 8:02 am
China mining firms partner with Zimbabwe on lithium mine Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Holding Group are defying low prices to develop a deposit in Africa. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 7:56 am
Congo’s South Kivu governor clears miners to resume operations All mining activities in the restive region were suspended in July. Reuters | September 24, 2024 | 6:08 am
US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786 million Anson Resources and American Rare Earths received interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Reuters | September 23, 2024 | 4:26 pm
Nouveau Monde gears up for Matawinie construction phase 2 The project is expected to generate 97% pure flake graphite for at least 25 years. Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 12:10 pm
Canada to invest $42 million in Yukon, Northern British Columbia mining infrastructure The C$60 million in funding will be divided between two key infrastructure projects for critical minerals mining, Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 11:41 am
Ivanhoe Electric unit secures $55 million Chinese investment for vanadium battery business In addition to forming a JV, Ivanhoe and VRB will also establish a separate US-based vanadium redox battery business, to be located in Arizona. Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 8:45 am