Pentagon plans AI-based program to estimate prices for critical minerals The US Department of Defense plans to develop a program to estimate prices and predict supplies of nickel, cobalt and other critical minerals. Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 9:01 am
Lithium miners warn on plunging profits after price freefall Two of China’s biggest lithium companies became the latest miners to issue stark warnings over the health of the battery metal industry. Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 8:20 am
Nickel Industries posts record quarterly output, unveils $100m buyback plan The specialty miner also reported a record output from its rotary kiln electric furnace projects. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 3:26 pm
Nord Precious Metals resumes permitting ahead of Castle silver bulk sample The company says that restarting the permitting process is a strategic move to advance the Castle East project to advanced exploration. Staff Writer | January 29, 2024 | 11:53 am
Battery metal bust spurs output cut at leading lithium project Production from Greenbushes in Western Australia is likely to be reduced as sales drop and inventories rise. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2024 | 9:58 am
Lifezone Metals stock rises on new nickel discovery at Kabanga The latest drilling results from the Safari Link area represent a near-term opportunity for resource and value addition, Lifezone said. Staff Writer | January 29, 2024 | 9:05 am
Australia’s resources minister seeks investment from Korea, Japan Madeleine King will be meeting Japan's trade minister Ken Saito, and South Korean trade and energy minister Duk-geun Ahn. Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:54 am
Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium prices The world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply of the metal used in EV batteries has caused prices to collapse. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 6:56 am
Small electric aircraft have lower environmental impact than equivalent fossil-fuelled aircraft Battery-powered electric aircraft have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of aviation, according to new research. Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 7:28 am