February 28, 2025

As Trump and Zelenskiy clash, Ukraine minerals bonanza remains distant prospect

Turning Ukraine's reserves of lithium and rare earths into operating mines and constructing processing facilities is a mammoth undertaking, experts say.

February 28, 2025

Column: Critical minerals take centre stage in world politics

Critical metals have become the new bargaining chip on the geopolitical card table.

February 28, 2025

SQM expands into Africa with Namibian lithium deal

The deal is SQM’s first partnership in Africa and is expected to speed up project development, located 35 km from Andrada’s Uis tin mine.

February 28, 2025

China keeps unprecedented hold on metals with mining push abroad

China increased overseas mining investments last year, boosting its control over the metals supply chain amid global reliance concerns.

February 27, 2025

Rio Tinto buyout target Arcadium posts loss on falling lithium prices

Rio Tinto plans to create a standalone lithium division after it completes the $6.7 billion acquisition.

February 27, 2025

India exploring critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia

The move comes as India is taking efforts to reduce its reliance on imports of minerals such as lithium.

February 27, 2025

China’s 2024 lithium carbonate output rises 45%, ministry says

China's production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide also rose 26%.

February 27, 2025

Avalon bumps Separation Rapids lithium resource by 28% in Ontario

Measured and indicated resources now total 12.98 million tonnes grading 1.34% lithium oxide.

February 27, 2025

Scientists predict major quake in Chile’s mineral-rich north

Chile is located on the seismically active Ring of Fire that surrounds the Pacific Ocean.

February 26, 2025

Fury Gold to buy Quebec Precious Metals

The deal would double Fury’s land package in the Eeyou Istchee territory in the James Bay region of Quebec.