Western miners lag as oil powers enter race for Africa’s critical metalsRisk aversion is likely to leave major Western miners lagging in a race to tap Africa's reserves of critical raw materials.Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 9:52 am
Germany invests $1.1bn to counter China on raw materialsThe state fund will focus on cobalt, copper, lithium, silicon,…Bloomberg News | February 2, 2024 | 5:13 am
Patriot Battery Metals falls on Toronto debutPatriot graduated from the TSX Venture Exchange as it seeks…Staff Writer | February 1, 2024 | 5:46 am
We need China’s critical minerals technology, not their metals China took control of almost all rare earth element processing and magnet manufacturing, in the space of about 10 years. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | September 27, 2023 | 4:50 pm
Albemarle, Caterpillar partner to bring zero-emissions lithium mining to North America The announcement comes on the heels of Albemarle's recent award of $90 million from the Department of Defense . Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 3:33 pm
Stellantis invests $90 million in Argentina lithium explorer for 20% stake Argentina Lithium & Energy holds the Rincon West, Antofalla North, Pocitos and Incahusi brine projects. Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 1:56 pm
Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered, says the president of Mexico's mining chamber. Reuters | September 27, 2023 | 11:03 am
Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2023 | 3:50 am
Lithium boom in Argentina hinges on politics, Zijin unit says Argentina is currently the fourth-biggest producer of lithium. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 4:00 pm
Short sellers mount attack on ESG stocks bloated from green hype Hedge fund managers are piling into short positions in ESG stocks as they hunt for bogus green claims and valuations inflated by record stimulus. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 3:02 pm
Canada sees China as less ‘dependable’ partner on critical minerals, minister says Canada in 2022 asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers after a national security review. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 11:53 am
Ontario Teachers’ bid for lithium stake on hold after lawsuit Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan was nearing a deal to buy a bundle of battery metals royalties from New York-based Orion Resource Partners. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 11:27 am