Mali signs agreement with Ganfeng to operate Goulamina lithium mine Ganfeng Lithium will set up a spodumene plant which will start production by the end of the year. Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 8:53 am
Biden open to easing sanctions on billionaire Gertler in return for Congo exit The Treasury Department is willing to grant limited sanctions in return for Gertler relinquishing his royalty streams on three strategic projects. Bloomberg News | May 16, 2024 | 3:24 pm
Chile to seek bidders for preferential pricing on lithium by July The Andean nation is the world's second-largest lithium producer. Reuters | May 16, 2024 | 9:03 am
Fortune Minerals secures $12 million in Canada, US gov’t fundings To date, Fortune has expended more than C$137 million to advance the NICO project to a near shovel-ready project. Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 8:59 am
US, Canada team up to fund critical minerals junior Lomiko Both governments step up efforts to reduce their reliance on Chinese supplies of energy transition minerals. Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 8:08 am
Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota To access the higher quota, Albemarle would need to prove the use of sustainable technology such as DLE, among other things. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 4:05 pm
Australia’s top pension boosts critical minerals to $8 billion In January, AustralianSuper said it would double its lithium exposure in the next five years. Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 10:23 am
Winning over public key to EU’s mineral supply push, says industry The key to social acceptance was active engagement with local communities and pro-active communicating, said CEO of EIT RawMaterials. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 9:40 am
Congo demands international embargo on Rwandan mineral exports The DRC government accuses Rwanda of using rebel groups to steal its natural resources. Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 8:52 am