Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict mineralsApple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years.Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 11:00 am
At least two companies seek Norway seabed mining permitsThe government aims to issue first licenses in 2025, but…Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 8:13 am
Biden open to easing sanctions on billionaire Gertler in return for Congo exitThe Treasury Department is willing to grant limited sanctions in…Bloomberg News | May 16, 2024 | 3:24 pm
Japan finds over 200 million tonnes of battery metals in seabed The nodules are said to contain 610,000 tonnes of cobalt (75 years of Japan’s consumption) and 740,000 tonnes of nickel (11 years). Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2024 | 4:09 am
LithiumBank reports largest lithium brine resource in North America at Alberta project The company has reported inferred resources of 21.7 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent spread across two major formations. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 24, 2024 | 3:21 pm
Fireweed closes upsized offering for critical metals exploration in northern Canada The net amounts raised by both types of flow-through shares will be used for exploration expenses in the Yukon Territory. Staff Writer | June 24, 2024 | 11:35 am
Eramet, BASF cancel plan to invest $2.6 billion in refining complex in Indonesia Eramet said it will continue to evaluate potential investments in the nickel electric vehicle battery value chain in Indonesia. Reuters | June 24, 2024 | 10:43 am
Ganfeng sues Mexico over lithium permit cancellation The Chinese lithium giant and two of its subsidiaries filed for arbitration at the World Bank's centre for investment disputes. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2024 | 9:55 am
India to auction 21 critical mineral blocks across more than six states India has been auctioning critical mineral blocks since November as part of efforts towards a clean energy transition. Reuters | June 24, 2024 | 6:48 am
Karelian says independent report confirms nickel and copper in Northern Ireland Assessment prepared by an independent consultant confirms the potential for nickel, copper and PGMs at the company's licences. Staff Writer | June 24, 2024 | 5:51 am
Friedland, McEwen back Power Nickel’s “oversubscribed” $15m funding The exploration junior has amassed $15 million to expand exploration on its 80%-owned NISK project in Quebec. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2024 | 3:39 am
Lithium’s ongoing slump has traders searching for recovery signs Spot prices of lithium carbonate in China have slid to the lowest since August 2021. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2024 | 4:15 pm