Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2023 | 4:15 am
US, Australia consider tapping public finance vehicles for critical mineral projects The US Export-Import Bank is being eyed as a venue for boosting investment in Australian critical minerals development. Bloomberg News | October 25, 2023 | 4:02 pm
Namibia’s battery metal ambitions rest on infrastructure, miners say The southern African country has significant deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 9:19 am
Ma’aden working to extract lithium from seawater Saudi Arabia is developing an automotive industry which will require electric vehicle battery materials. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 7:38 am
Zijin says it will advance disputed, giant Congo lithium project Mine permit belonged to AVZ Minerals, but was revoked in February with mines ministry saying the company had not developed it fast enough. Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 3:11 am
Biden-backed battery firm plunges after pausing construction Li-Cycle shares fell as much as 49% in New York on Monday. Bloomberg News | October 24, 2023 | 2:46 pm
Hedge fund hunts for next Australia lithium winner on deal craze An M&A spree that’s swept up miners like Liontown and Allkem will carry on in Australia, according to Regal Funds Management. Bloomberg News | October 24, 2023 | 1:23 pm
Australia boosts critical minerals fund by over $1 billion to attract international investors The $1.3 billion boost will increase the capacity of Australia’s Critical Minerals Facility to finance mining and processing projects for materials. Staff Writer | October 24, 2023 | 9:19 am
Rock Tech Lithium to raise $7.3 million for Georgia Lake, converter projects Located 160 km northeast of Thunder Bay, Georgia Lake is planned as an open-pit and underground mining project. Staff Writer | October 24, 2023 | 9:19 am
