Namibia says just 42% of approved mining projects are operatingNamibia is the world’s third-largest uranium producer and is home to deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals.Bloomberg News | August 7, 2024 | 11:10 am
Qatar invests $180m in US-backed fund to reduce China’s dominance in critical mineralsQatar’s sovereign wealth fund has so far invested more than…Staff Writer | August 7, 2024 | 8:29 am
Arcadium Lithium pauses expansion plans on prices, supply glutThe company posted second-quarter net income of $85.7 million.Bloomberg News | August 6, 2024 | 1:29 pm
BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant Production at the new plant was expected to begin around the end of 2025, representing a $290 million investment. Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 6:01 pm
Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVs The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026. Staff Writer | May 14, 2024 | 8:55 am
Lithium miner debuts as Ghana’s first listing in two years Australian-based Atlantic Lithium has taken a step toward raising capital from equity investors in the country. Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 7:46 am
Chile truckers protest rising crime in threat to mine transport There were no immediate reports of disruptions at Chile’s giant copper and lithium operations. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 10:11 am
CRMA: Rare earth elements a potential blindspot for EU policymakers and industry – report The outlook for rare earths is concerning, with the region unlikely to meet 2030 extraction or processing targets across the entirety of the value chain, Adamas Intelligence warns. Amanda Stutt | May 13, 2024 | 9:45 am
E3 Lithium, Imperial Oil expand Alberta pilot project The partners are advancing a pilot plant in Canada’s oil patch, where they are testing a direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2024 | 7:14 am
Australia’s budget will boost critical minerals, treasurer says Australia’s critical minerals industry is a major part of the government’s push to capitalize on the worldwide green energy revolution. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2024 | 9:41 pm
Miners seek exemption from Canadian tax hike to save equity deals Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s new budget includes a measure to raise the capital gains tax inclusion rate to two-thirds from one-half. Bloomberg News | May 10, 2024 | 7:51 am
Savannah could request compulsory land acquisitions for Portuguese lithium project The company requires around 840 hectares for its four-mine project in the Barroso region. Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 10:44 am