China’s industry ministry plans to step up lithium, cobalt, nickel exploration The plan is targeting an increase in the scale of the new energy storage manufacturing industry to match demand by 2027. Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 6:15 am
Trump will follow the money, and that’s in green energy — Forrest Andrew Forrest reinforced Fortescue’s green ambitions, aiming to "build perhaps Australia's largest single industry." Kristie Batten | November 6, 2024 | 5:13 am
Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom Trump wants to rescind all unspent funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, which could pour cold water over the US clean energy boom. Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 3:17 am
US Strategic Metals gains approval for $100.8m loan program USSM is planning to mine what it considers to be the largest cobalt reserve in North America. Staff Writer | November 5, 2024 | 10:08 am
Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2024 | 4:04 am
Japanese scientists use AI to boost sodium-ion battery density The team from Tokyo University of Science have leveraged AI to develop high-efficiency sodium-ion batteries. Staff Writer | November 5, 2024 | 3:58 am
Magna discovers new high-grade copper zone at Shakespeare project in Ontario The project is in a joint venture with Glencore less than 2 km from a feasibility-stage former mine. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | November 4, 2024 | 9:20 am
Inomin, Sumitomo partner on British Columbia nickel project Sumitomo will have the right to earn up to an 80% interest in the project by spending at least C$8 million on exploration. Staff Writer | November 4, 2024 | 8:14 am
MinRes’ founder Ellison to exit after internal misconduct probe Chris Ellison will leave within 18 months as the board found he used company resources for his personal benefit and evaded taxes. Kristie Batten | November 4, 2024 | 5:03 am
