US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summitThe US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call on Monday, before President Biden hosts European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 7:43 am
Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESGThe massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition…Frik Els | October 12, 2023 | 1:26 pm
NASA to launch first mission to metal-rich asteroidScientists believe the asteroid can help discoveries about Earth's core…Staff Writer | October 11, 2023 | 9:19 am
Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium prices The world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply of the metal used in EV batteries has caused prices to collapse. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 6:56 am
Small electric aircraft have lower environmental impact than equivalent fossil-fuelled aircraft Battery-powered electric aircraft have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of aviation, according to new research. Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 7:28 am
Guatemalan Ministry of Mines to review all mining licenses The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines will review all mining licenses in response to multiple complaints regarding bribes and corruption. Staff Writer | January 27, 2024 | 4:02 pm
Chinese companies to invest up to $7bn in Congo mining infrastructure Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects as part of an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt JV in the DRC. Reuters | January 27, 2024 | 1:34 pm
Lithium lowdown: Week 4, 2024 roundup and analysis A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 19 to 26. Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 26, 2024 | 2:28 pm
Chiefs of Ontario ask provincial government for year-long moratorium on mine claims staking The move follows and exponential rise in the number of mining claims being staked over the past year on First Nations territories. Amanda Stutt | January 26, 2024 | 1:58 pm
Sigma Lithium’s chief controls officer exits company in latest shake-up Over the past year, Sigma has lost a number of top executives. Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Court rejects request to halt construction of Swedish battery plant in Quebec Last September, Northvolt announced that it would open a $5.2 billion gigafactory. Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 10:01 am
Bolivia launches new international tender for lithium extraction The tender seeks to develop projects in various salt flats in the country's Altiplano region. Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 9:34 am