US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidyThe move reflects the growing realization in Washington that efforts to combat climate change will be moot unless the it boosts its production of critical minerals.Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 7:21 am
Opinion: Five actions the next US President can take on day one to boost critical minerals miningBoth former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have a similar but…Gregory Wischer | October 22, 2024 | 6:27 pm
EU set to choose firm for critical minerals joint buying platformThe EU aims to sign a contract by the end…Reuters | October 21, 2024 | 9:31 am
Canada’s auditor general snaps at climate, Indigenous gaps in critical minerals strategy Government program issued in 2022 budgets C$3.8 billion on critical minerals support over eight years. Colin McLelland - The Northern Miner | November 7, 2024 | 1:33 pm
Viridion JV signs MOU to secure rare earth magnet supply chain in Brazil SENAI’s LabFab facility is targeting a ramp up in NdFeB production to 100 tonnes per annum by the end of 2026. Staff Writer | November 6, 2024 | 2:51 pm
Albemarle loses more than $1 billion on falling lithium prices The results underscore the supply glut engulfing the entire lithium industry amid oversupply from China. Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 2:01 pm
Gold price falls after sweeping Trump win boosts dollar Trump's win could translate into a global trade conflict that will trouble commodities markets as it drags in Europe and key Asian economies. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | November 6, 2024 | 6:36 am
World’s biggest cobalt miner is gloomy on the EV metal’s future The adoption of cobalt-free LFP batteries has gained momentum in recent years. Bloomberg News | November 6, 2024 | 6:20 am
China’s industry ministry plans to step up lithium, cobalt, nickel exploration The plan is targeting an increase in the scale of the new energy storage manufacturing industry to match demand by 2027. Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 6:15 am
Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom Trump wants to rescind all unspent funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, which could pour cold water over the US clean energy boom. Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 3:17 am
US Strategic Metals gains approval for $100.8m loan program USSM is planning to mine what it considers to be the largest cobalt reserve in North America. Staff Writer | November 5, 2024 | 10:08 am
Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2024 | 4:04 am