Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority.

Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine.

The fire broke out on Saturday in a warehouse owned by French recycling group SNAM in Viviez, north of Toulouse.

Increasing funding for battery metal and uranium projects versus gold brings home the global energy transition but big financing deals for pre-production companies have almost disappeared.

The government has announced a nickel financial assistance program that would give a 50% royalty rebate for 18 months.

A challenge is that seafloor mining immediately starts off at a reputational disadvantage.

'RapidGraphite’ proprietary technology could be a game changer, university says.

The West is now challenging China's tight grip on the mineral riches lying beneath the soil of the Congo and Zambia.