Archer Exploration changes name to NorthX Nickel It will complete a non-brokered private placement for C$2.27 million and a consolidation of its common shares, effective May 1. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 2:23 pm
SQM invests $2 million in Chilean startup Movener Movener, which aims to transform traditional trucks into hybrid-electric vehicles, is the first Chilean company in SQM’s venture portfolio. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 9:01 am
Glencore mulls mining investments in Nigeria It's especially interested in nickel, cobalt, zinc and other metals, provided the government guarantees a stable business environment. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 5:33 am
Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP Under takeover rules, BHP is required to either make a solid offer for Anglo American by May 22 or walk away. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2024 | 3:24 am
On lithium’s frontier, miners are betting on a greener second act Despite bullish long term forecasts, the metal has been languishing near two-year lows as demand fails to keep pace. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 2:43 pm
Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA EVs could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency. Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:19 am
SQM partner Tianqi Lithium requests shareholders vote on Codelco tie-up Tianqi also said not enough financial information has been given to determine the impact on SQM operations from the deal. Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 6:58 am
Saline solution-based method efficiently recovers critical minerals from e-waste A method developed at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory selectively recovers manganese, magnesium, dysprosium, and neodymium from spent electronics. Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 6:06 am
Mining stoppage adds to Eramet’s New Caledonia woes Mining at the SLN unit has now been suspended since mid-April. Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:47 am