Vale moves closer to deal for Onca Puma nickel mine to resume operations

Onca Puma, which has an estimated annual nominal capacity of 27,000 tonnes, had its operating licence suspended earlier this year.

Reuters | May 28, 2024 | 10:21 am

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.

Staff Writer | May 28, 2024 | 8:35 am

Post-Covid, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals

Chinese investment in Africa increased 114% last year.

Reuters | May 28, 2024 | 7:17 am

EU, Australia sign critical minerals pact to diversify supply chains

Ministers in Canberra and Brussels signed an MOU on Tuesday, which will be followed by the joint development of “concrete actions” over the next six months.

Bloomberg News | May 28, 2024 | 6:11 am

Arizona Lithium starts production drilling at Prairie project in Saskatchewan

The start of drilling marks the launch of Canada's first commercial lithium production plant, the miner said.

Staff Writer | May 27, 2024 | 9:21 am

Arafura Rare Earths secures up to $300 million in finance from Canada

The company already has supply agreements with Hyundai, Kia and Siemens Gamesa.

Reuters | May 27, 2024 | 6:54 am

New technique allows recycling components of solid-state batteries over and over again

Researchers have successfully applied cold sintering to the solid and liquid electrolyte components of solid-state batteries to recycle them.

Staff Writer | May 27, 2024 | 6:06 am

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.

Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:31 am

Trafigura faces off with aluminum bulls over huge metal stash

The aluminum market is caught in a clash between some of the biggest traders and banks.

Bloomberg News | May 25, 2024 | 1:02 pm

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