Japan, Chile boost ties in lithium extraction, supply Japanese firms would have long-term preferential access to the battery metal in exchange for adding value and transferring skills. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2024 | 5:50 am
Cornish Metals to sell Nickel King asset Cornish Metals will stay involved in the nickel-copper-cobalt property's potential success while concentrating on its South Crofty tin project. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2024 | 3:47 am
Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda Chile is the world's second-largest producer of lithium. Reuters | June 16, 2024 | 9:14 am
Serbia to give green light for Rio Tinto’s lithium mine The Jadar project could potentially produce 58,000 tons of lithium a year, starting in 2028. Reuters | June 16, 2024 | 8:54 am
Congo’s Gecamines threatens to intervene in sale of cobalt firm The DRC’s state miner said it will need to approve any acquisition of cobalt producer Chemaf Resources if the new owner wants to take over a key mining permit. Bloomberg News | June 14, 2024 | 12:26 pm
Tesla shareholders vote no on deep sea mining moratorium Earlier this month, General Motors Co. investors rejected a similar proposal. Bloomberg News | June 14, 2024 | 7:58 am
Mali approves Leo Lithium’s stake sale to Ganfeng The Australian company has also secured two outstanding permits for the Goulamina lithium project, in southern Mali. Staff Writer | June 14, 2024 | 3:55 am
Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from the steel sector. Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:20 am
Environmental studies show Serbian lithium project is safe, Rio Tinto says The $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project could cover 90% of Europe's current lithium needs. Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:06 am
