June 6, 2024 Manganese X sample passes first phase of EV supply chain testing by US tech firm The qualification testing is an important aspect of the MOU signed earlier with C4V for a potential manganese offtake deal.
June 4, 2024 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.
May 31, 2024 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.
May 28, 2024 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.
May 26, 2024 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.
May 25, 2024 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.
May 24, 2024 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.
May 23, 2024 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.
May 23, 2024 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.
May 19, 2024 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.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
