PolyMet completes $195 million rights offering, with Glencore upping stakeThe proceeds will be used to fund the company's portion of the NewRange JV with Teck.Staff Writer | April 10, 2023 | 9:48 am
Canada’s budget measures brighten funding prospects for critical minersCanada's move to expand the investment tax credit for mining…Reuters | April 9, 2023 | 10:07 am
Australia to work with Germany on critical minerals studyAustralia is looking to partner with friendly nations to build…Reuters | April 6, 2023 | 10:05 am
Short sellers mount attack on ESG stocks bloated from green hype Hedge fund managers are piling into short positions in ESG stocks as they hunt for bogus green claims and valuations inflated by record stimulus. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 3:02 pm
Canada sees China as less ‘dependable’ partner on critical minerals, minister says Canada in 2022 asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers after a national security review. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 11:53 am
Ontario Teachers’ bid for lithium stake on hold after lawsuit Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan was nearing a deal to buy a bundle of battery metals royalties from New York-based Orion Resource Partners. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 11:27 am
Congo plans new copper-cobalt smelter to serve informal miners The project will be developed by privately held Congolese firm Buenassa Sarl and is expected to cost $350 million. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 7:54 am
Philippines’ lower house passes bill overhauling mining tax system Under the bill, large-scale metallic mining operations within mineral reservations shall be subject to a royalty rate of 4% of the gross output. Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 7:45 am
Australia billionaire weighs in on Albemarle’s takeover target Liontown Gina Rinehart's Hancock became a substantial shareholder earlier in September and now owns 10.7% Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 7:42 am
CarbonScape gets $18 million cash injection to deliver biographite to Europe, US New Zealand-based CarbonScape produces biographite, a carbon-negative alternative to the critical material for lithium-ion batteries. Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 6:25 am
Cornish Lithium raises $6.2m to support UK project Funds were secured through a crowdfunding campaign, the largest of its kind any company has undertaken in the UK this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2023 | 5:36 am
CleanTech Lithium to kick off production at second Chile mine in 2027 The company will progress project development in stages and begin production one year after its more advanced Laguna Verde opens in 2026. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2023 | 3:39 am