Ancient island submerged off Brazilian coast was (and may still be) mineral-richThe Rio Grande Rise was a giant island that has been intensely studied in recent years because of its economic potential.Staff Writer | February 8, 2024 | 6:13 am
Congo’s Gecamines and Entreprise Generale du Cobalt sign mining dealCreated by government decree in December 2019, EGC was granted…Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 9:32 am
China’s CMOC eyes further growth in Congo and beyond after taking cobalt crownCMOC last year became the world's No. 1 cobalt mining…Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 8:09 am
CHART: Did the EV battery metals industry peak in 2022? This is not what a bullish stream graph looks like. Frik Els | August 2, 2024 | 10:59 am
No lithium mining without guarantees, says Serbian President Serbian top court ruled last month that the government's decision in 2022 to revoke Rio Tinto's permit for the Jadar project was unconstitutional. Staff Writer | August 2, 2024 | 7:54 am
Glencore overshadowed in cobalt market as Chinese rival booms China’s CMOC Group has strengthened its status as the world’s cobalt king. Bloomberg News | August 2, 2024 | 6:26 am
Australia may speed tax breaks for critical minerals refining The move follows Albemarle's announcement this week that it could shed about 300 jobs in Australia. Bloomberg News | August 1, 2024 | 6:56 am
New plans for LithiumBank’s Boardwalk and Park Place projects in Alberta Over the next two quarters, the company will work on advancing and de-risking these projects. Staff Writer | July 31, 2024 | 10:18 am
Liontown kicks off lithium production in Western Australia The Kathleen Valley lithium mine is expected to reach production capacity of 3 million tonnes per year in early 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2024 | 6:33 am
Australia’s IGO flags job cuts as nickel price slumps As part of the restructure, IGO will focus on maximizing value from its lithium business, including its Greenbushes lithium mine. Reuters | July 30, 2024 | 11:17 am
New method recovers 50% lithium from batteries in 30 seconds Researchers at Rice University used microwave radiation and a biodegradable solvent to expedite lithium recovery. Staff Writer | July 30, 2024 | 9:46 am
SRG Mining completes move to UAE, rebrand to Falcon Energy The company said this is a move that would provide it with "expanded strategic options" for its Lola graphite project in Guinea. Staff Writer | July 30, 2024 | 8:57 am