British Columbia backs FPX Nickel’s Baptiste project in critical minerals push The project has been chosen by the province for inclusion in its critical minerals office concierge service initiative. Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 9:44 am
Avalon PEA values Ontario lithium plant project at three times higher than costs The PEA for the lithium hydroxide processing facility in Thunder Bay outlines an after-tax NPV of C$4.1 billion. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | September 3, 2024 | 8:58 am
Xi wants bigger returns, fewer headaches from African debt deals From Angola to Djibouti, for over a decade, China poured more than $120 billion of government-backed loans through its Belt and Road Initiative. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 7:15 am
Turkey seeks Chinese partnership on rare earth elements for EVs The country wants to attract Chinese electric vehicle and battery manufacturers. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 6:59 am
POSCO International to invest $40 million in Black Rock Mining POSCO's stake in Black Rock Mining will increase from 10.1% to 19.99% after the first tranche of the investment. Reuters | September 3, 2024 | 3:30 am
Bolivian state lithium firm YLB replaces CEO Bolivian state lithium miner YLB has named Omar Alarcon the firm's new chief executive, state news channel Television Boliviana said on Monday, replacing predecessor Karla Calderon. Reuters | September 2, 2024 | 5:19 pm
Tianqi Lithium swings to loss on battery metal’s price plunge The Chinese lithium miner posted a net loss of 5.21 billion yuan for the first six months, from a profit of 6.45 billion yuan a year earlier. Bloomberg News | September 2, 2024 | 12:05 pm
YPF eyes sale of lithium unit as focus narrows on shale ramp-up Under new management, YPF is instead entirely focused on ramping up production in the Vaca Muerta. Bloomberg News | August 30, 2024 | 11:59 am
Biden administration considering price support to backstop critical minerals projects The new policy would involve setting a price floor for certain projects, according to POLITICO. Staff Writer | August 30, 2024 | 9:41 am
