April 3, 2019

Australia’s Galaxy Resources names Simon Hay as CEO

Hay is currently head of resource development at mineral sands company Iluka Resources Ltd.

April 3, 2019

World’s largest iron ore port expects higher exports post Vale

With a market facing a global deficit, the world’s biggest iron ore export port is flagging a timely boost in shipments as Fortescue and rivals bring on new mines in…

April 3, 2019

American Lithium confirms discovery at TLC in Nevada

The latest drill results include: 1,084 ppm lithium over 36.4 metres, 994 ppm lithium over 42.7 metres and 934 ppm lithium over 44 metres.

April 3, 2019

American Manganese’s lithium-ion battery recycling technology granted patent

The company said the granting of the patent comes at a time of surging demand for lithium-ion batteries as part of the trend towards ‘the electrification of everything.'

April 2, 2019

Frontier Lithium to build demonstration plant for battery metals products

The plant is expected to produce up to 15,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate (spodumene) per year from samples taken at the PAK deposit, located in Canada's northwestern Ontario.

April 2, 2019

Cannabis mania mows down Canada’s junior mining sector

There is enough evidence to conclude that risk capital has found a new home, a BDO report shows. The question now is, how and where will junior miners find the…

April 1, 2019

China’s Ganfeng boosts stake in Argentina lithium project

Ganfeng Lithium Co plans to spend $160m to boost its stake in an Argentina project with Lithium Americas Corp from 37.5% to 50%.

March 29, 2019

American Manganese to help US government recover lithium-ion battery materials

The miner is the only private sector company taking part in the project to recover critical materials.

March 28, 2019

Europe aims to take its place on the global EV battery production stage

Europe has a dedicated €600 million stream of projects on raw materials. A lot of it is about innovation in the technologies used in mines.

March 28, 2019

Appointment notices: Kirkland Lake Gold, Nemaska Lithium, and Skeena Resources

Kirkland Lake Gold chairman Eric Sprott has announced his retirement, effective after the annual meeting on May 7.