The Metals Company advances commercial-scale processing of deep-sea nodules

TMC and its partner PAMCO have produced approximately 500 tonnes of calcine during the first phase of a commercial-scale campaign.

Staff Writer | September 9, 2024 | 9:38 am

Column: London Metal Exchange looks to plug the liquidity drain

If the LME is to retain its position as price setter for the world's metals trade, it's time to evolve from its 19th century business model.

Reuters | September 9, 2024 | 7:59 am

SQM taps into Namibia lithium riches through Andrada deal

The Chilean lithium stroke a three-stage earn-in deal with South Africa's Andrada Mining to jointly develop the Lithium Ridge asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2024 | 7:39 am

Australia should address miners’ concerns, industry group says

There are growing tensions between Prime Minister Albanese’s center-left government and the mining sector on various policies.

Bloomberg News | September 9, 2024 | 6:59 am

China sets up Beijing-backed lithium group to tap salt lakes

Minmetals Corp. will take control of a province-backed lithium company in a bid to speed development of a “world-class” industry extracting the battery material.

Bloomberg News | September 9, 2024 | 6:54 am

Syrah Resources’ losses deepen as China glut hits graphite demand

Syrah said it had not sold any graphite to China in the first half of the year amid "intense competition".

Reuters | September 9, 2024 | 6:47 am

Canada Nickel may net $500m Ottawa loan for giant Crawford project

The project holds 2.5 billion tonnes grading 0.24% nickel for 13.3 billion lb. of contained metal.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | September 6, 2024 | 10:38 am

China lodges WTO complaint over Canada’s EV and metal tariffs

Canada announced last week it would impose 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs effective October 1.

Bloomberg News | September 6, 2024 | 7:05 am

Chile’s Corfo to issue tender for projects that make lithium products

The chosen companies will have access to lithium at a preferential price produced by Albemarle.

Reuters | September 5, 2024 | 2:04 pm

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