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Pioneer Lithium gets financial backing from Ontario government

The amount received represents a rebate of up to 50% of eligible exploration costs at its flagship Root Lake project in Canada.

Staff Writer | April 10, 2024 | 5:40 am

Australian magnate Rinehart takes stake in MP Materials

MP Materials is the biggest producer of rare earths in…

Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 11:57 am

Column: Smelter charges collapse as zinc mine supply falters

A string of mine closures has tightened concentrate availability with…

Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 5:58 am

Nickel Industries attracts strong interest for its Indonesian supply

More than 25 global auto and battery makers have expressed…

Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 4:30 am

Lithium market struggles to recover after epic boom and bust

A stuttering recovery in lithium prices is providing a fresh…

Bloomberg News | April 9, 2024 | 4:25 am

Nickel prices keep slumping even as mines close

The metal used in stainless steel and EV batteries is down more than 40% from a year ago amid a growing global glut.

Bloomberg News | January 22, 2024 | 8:26 am

Lynas’ Q2 revenue halves on falling prices, lower China demand

The world's largest producer of rare-earths outside China said its sales fell 51.7%.

Reuters | January 21, 2024 | 3:50 pm

South32 misses output estimates, puts Colombia nickel unit under review

The miner on Monday posted a near 50% drop in second-quarter metallurgical coal output.

Reuters | January 21, 2024 | 3:46 pm

Australian tycoon Forrest shuts nickel mines after prices crash

Wyloo's mines near Kambalda will go into care and maintenance from May 31.

Bloomberg News | January 21, 2024 | 3:22 pm

Global inventory of world’s mines needed – researchers

Researchers say that about half of the world's mining impacts remain undocumented.

Staff Writer | January 21, 2024 | 8:34 am

Lithium lowdown: Week 3, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 12 to 19.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 19, 2024 | 1:50 pm

Whitehaven considers sale of 20% of coal mine to steel producers

“Interest is very, very strong” in relation to a stake in Blackwater, Whitehaven CEO says.

Bloomberg News | January 19, 2024 | 9:26 am

Danakali goes after new project as “vultures” on the prowl

It warned of “predatory activity” by unidentified groups offering investors less than 10% of the underlying value of their shares.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2024 | 3:56 am

Former Fortescue execs launch green iron start-up

The Australia-based green materials platform company, Element Zero, has raised $10 million in seed funding.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2024 | 5:59 am

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