South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral developmentSouth 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 realityResearchers at Canada’s McGill University unlocked the potential to produce…Staff Writer | May 31, 2024 | 6:06 am
Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – reportA new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and…Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:31 am
US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act. Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 11:22 am
Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes. Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am
Firebird Metals confirms low-cost Chinese manganese operation with feasibility study According to the feasibility study, the projected capex of the Stage 1 operation is estimated at $83.5 million. Staff Writer | May 7, 2024 | 11:04 am
Underwater power play for metals in full swing The International Seabed Authority, which next meets in July, is hashing out the world’s first underwater mining code. Alisha Hiyate | May 3, 2024 | 6:24 am
BHP considering improved proposal for Anglo American after bid rejected BHP Group is considering making an improved offer for Anglo American after its $39 billion initial proposal was rejected. Reuters | April 27, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Saline solution-based method efficiently recovers critical minerals from e-waste A method developed at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory selectively recovers manganese, magnesium, dysprosium, and neodymium from spent electronics. Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 6:06 am
China’s silico-manganese futures near 7-month high after South32 export suspension South32 said on Monday it would take about a year to restart manganese ore exports from Australia. Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 6:06 am
South32’s third-quarter manganese production falls 7% The world's largest producer clocked manganese ore production of 1.2 million wet metric tons for the quarter ended March 31. Reuters | April 21, 2024 | 7:13 pm
EU sees hope for US minerals deal from new forced labour law The EU is set to implement its law on forced labour this year. Reuters | April 5, 2024 | 8:12 am