US bill supporting seafloor mining lifts The Metals CompanyThe Responsible Use of Seafloor Resources Act was introduced on Tuesday.Staff Writer | March 13, 2024 | 9:57 am
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Canadian miners lag in formal carbon reduction commitments – surveyLess than a quarter have formally committed to achieving all…Staff Writer | March 11, 2024 | 8:41 am
Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am
Savannah could request compulsory land acquisitions for Portuguese lithium project The company requires around 840 hectares for its four-mine project in the Barroso region. Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 10:44 am
E3 Lithium expands Calgary lab to incorporate lithium carbonate production The development facility, located at the University of Calgary, has been operational since early 2021. Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 8:17 am
India considers incentives for lithium processing India is considering offering incentives to encourage private companies to set up lithium processing facilities. Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 6:54 am
Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes. Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am
Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits. Bloomberg News | May 8, 2024 | 7:41 am
China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion The rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing projects that 'purely' expand production capacity. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:37 am
Equinor buys 45% stake in two US lithium projects Equinor will initially compensate Standard Lithium $30 million and cover project expenses up to $33 million. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:32 am
Indonesia says nickel reserves enough for expansion, despite moratorium call Indonesia's high-grade nickel reserves is estimated to last until 2035, while its low-grade nickel until at least 2069. Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:25 am