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
Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities. Gregory D. Wischer | May 15, 2024 | 8:51 am
EU to call for mineral projects, eyes joint purchases The EU Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to guarantee a supply of lithium, copper and other minerals for green technologies. Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:34 am
Vale Indonesia granted mining permit extension to 2035 Special licence is part of a wider deal that will see state-owned holding MIND ID become PT Vale’s largest shareholder, with 34% ownership. Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 5:21 am
