February 27, 2022

Australian miners ramp up search for lithium to meet EV demand

Miners invested $700 million in the three months ended Dec. 31, according to a report by consultancy BDO, up 11% on the prior quarter.

February 25, 2022

South America Snapshot: Eight companies exploring and developing new mines

The need for battery metals is propelling many projects in resource-rich South America, but gold and silver projects retain their appeal, too.

February 25, 2022

US miners irked that Pentagon mineral stockpile plan bypasses them

American miners are frustrated the Pentagon is looking to Canada, Australia and elsewhere.

February 25, 2022

Lithium Americas expects court ruling on Nevada lithium mine by autumn

The court's ruling had been expected early this year, but was delayed by the filing of additional documents.

February 25, 2022

US green metals push needs a revamp of gold-rush mining law

Blaming the Administration for inconsistency in how individual projects are treated is missing the point, writes Andy Home.

February 25, 2022

Chile’s overwhelmed Constitution writers are facing a backlash

Radical proposals that could fundamentally remake the society and economy and drive away investors are slipping through.

February 25, 2022

ESG, green energy transition to remain top-of-mind in mining boardrooms – report

The environmental, social and governance theme anchored itself as a mainstream aspect of the mining business in 2021, a report by White & Case states.

February 23, 2022

US to support new mines that avoid ‘historical injustices’, Biden says

Biden's comments on Tuesday were the clearest to date about the rubric administration officials deploy when determining whether or not to support a proposed US mining project.

February 23, 2022

Breaking down the cost of an EV battery cell

As battery prices keep dropping, the global supply of EVs and demand for their batteries are ramping up.

February 23, 2022

Chile’s new constitution may let indigenous groups veto projects

Finalized article requires the state to get consent from indigenous groups before approving any project that may affect their rights.