Norway lawmakers back deep-sea mining in Arctic Ocean

The minority centre-left government and two large opposition parties have backed the proposal, with a final vote scheduled for January.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2023 | 6:08 am

Idaho National Lab, US Critical Materials sign deal to develop new rare earth processing methods

This is a positive development for a nascent North American rare earths market and taps into the broader issue of the glaring lack of domestic production.

Amanda Stutt | December 4, 2023 | 5:03 pm

Dutch court orders Greenpeace off deep-sea mining vessel amid disputed ocean study

The CEO says the company is aware that the world’s eyes are on them.

Henry Lazenby | December 4, 2023 | 3:31 pm

Top Chinese lithium producers to fund Atlas project in Brazil

The company will partner with Chengxin and Yahua, suppliers of lithium hydroxide to Tesla, BYD, and LG.

Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 11:17 am

CaNickel selling Bucko Lake nickel project to Cobalt One for $59 million

The Bucko Lake mine operated from 2009 to 2012.

Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 10:54 am

Nornickel raises forecasts for global nickel surplus, palladium deficit in 2023

The company expects a global nickel surplus of more than 250,000 metric tons this year, up from previous estimates of 200,000 tons.

Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 10:06 am

Ex-FBI leader advises Fenix mine in Guatemala after US drops sanctions

Louis Freeh, who ran the bureau from 1993 to mid-2001, is leading Alix Partners in advising Swiss company Solway on revamping governance at the Fenix complex.

Colin McClelland | December 4, 2023 | 10:00 am