India launches second part of critical minerals auction worth $362 billionA total of 18 critical mineral blocks, including tungsten, vanadium, cobalt and nickel, will be auctioned in eight states across the country.Reuters | February 29, 2024 | 6:44 am
BHP launches major worldwide restructuring, AFR reportsThe changes led by CEO Mike Henry will see several…Bloomberg News | February 28, 2024 | 2:55 pm
Glencore banks on Anuri mine to extend life of Raglan nickel-copper projectThe Raglan project has proven and probable reserves of 31.9…Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Congo M23 rebels claim control of smartphone mineral mining town Most of Congo's mineral resources are concentrated in the east, where insecurity has worsened since the M23 made a major comeback in March 2022. Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 4:37 am
US, Philippines eye agreement to cut China nickel dominance One measure under consideration is a trilateral arrangement through which the Philippines would supply raw nickel material, the US would provide financing, and a third country would offer the technology required for smelting and refining. Bloomberg News | May 1, 2024 | 5:40 am
Anson Resources inks lithium carbonate supply deal with LG Energy The Paradox lithium project, owned by the Anson Resources' unit A1 Lithium, has a production capacity of about 10,000 tpa. Jackson Chen | May 1, 2024 | 2:42 am
Vale concludes sale of 10% of base metals unit to Manara Minerals Manara is a joint venture between Ma'adenĀ and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 3:36 pm
Graphite miners lobby US govt to impose levy on China-sourced EV material If successful, the move will pit the miners against their main customers- the original equipment manufacturers. Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 12:24 pm
China lithium pioneer hands reins to daughter after loss Tianqi Lithium founder Jiang Weiping has resigned as chairman after the battery material producer reported its biggest ever quarterly loss. Bloomberg News | April 30, 2024 | 7:43 am
Australia cracks down on foreign cash in critical minerals At the same time, the investment approval process would be streamlined for known investors and low-risk sectors. Bloomberg News | April 30, 2024 | 6:30 am
Glencore now sees FY trading division profit between $3bn-$3.5bn However, the company left its full-year production forecast unchanged. Reuters | April 30, 2024 | 4:48 am
Codelco plans lithium exploration in Pedernales salt flat in late 2024 Lithium in Chile is currently mined only in the Atacama salt flat. Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 8:57 am