Seabed mining regulator meets amid mounting pressure for codeMeeting is considered pivotal for the UN body, expected to finalize its decade-long effort to enact regulations by 2025.Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2024 | 4:05 am
Norway to award Arctic seabed mining blocks in 2025The government announced the first licensing round for seabed minerals…Staff Writer | June 26, 2024 | 7:51 am
Forget copper and gold as steel-making raw material outperformsPrices of 44% grade manganese ore have almost doubled since…Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 5:17 am
South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development South Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa to $10 billion over the next six years. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:33 am
High-capacity iron-based cathodes for EV batteries are now a reality Researchers at Canada’s McGill University unlocked the potential to produce batteries using more sustainable and less costly materials. Staff Writer | May 31, 2024 | 6:06 am
Firebird receives first key permit for Chinese manganese sulphate plant Construction of the plant is projected to take approximately 12-15 months, with start of operations targeted for late 2025. Staff Writer | May 28, 2024 | 8:35 am
Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – report A new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and innovative fast-charging methods are driving the adoption of electric and autonomous mining vehicles. Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:31 am
Video: China’s dominance drives global battery trends, says Adamas Intelligence China continues to dominate the EV market, as every second electric car sold globally in the past year was made in the country. Henry Lazenby | May 25, 2024 | 5:41 am
NGO sues Norway over deep-sea mining plans WWF argues that Norway's decision to allow seabed exploration breaches national law, goes against experts' advice and sets a risky precedent. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2024 | 3:48 am
US Congress to fund $2m Pentagon study on deep sea mining The Pentagon will explore the feasibility of refining ocean-floor minerals in the U.S., reports the Wall Street Journal. Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 9:56 am
South32 CEO Kerr says open to buying joint Anglo American manganese assets South32 has been one of the most active miners in buying and selling assets. Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 7:16 am
Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research A portion of the stirred-up bottom material caused by deep-sea mining remains visible in the water at long distances. Staff Writer | May 19, 2024 | 6:03 am