December 22, 2025

Congo collects samples for CMOC’s first cobalt shipment

The DRC is collecting samples for CMOC's first cobalt shipment under a new quota system, expected soon.

December 20, 2025

Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge

It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home.

December 19, 2025

Chile regulator approves Codelco-SQM lithium deal hours after announcing audit

The resolution comes hours after the top regulator announced it would launch an "unprecedented audit".

December 19, 2025

Chilean regulator to launch ‘unprecedented’ audit of Codelco-SQM lithium deal

The regulator said that it was prevented from ruling on most of the claims due to previous court rulings.

December 19, 2025

Ioneer expects partner search to conclude in H1 2026

In July, the Australian mine developer launched a formal strategic partnering process after Sibanye-Stillwater walked away from the lithium-boron project.

December 19, 2025

US raises Graphite One loan to $2.1B

Graphite Creek is described by the US Geological Survey as the largest graphite deposit in the country.

December 19, 2025

Nickel price extends rebound after Indonesia signals mine output cut

The metal rose as much as 1.5% on Friday, two days after Indonesia proposed cutting nickel ore production in 2026.

December 19, 2025

Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease

The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.

December 19, 2025

Lundin to sell Eagle mine to Talon for $84M

Share-based deal gives Talon processing assets in the US and a new CEO, while Lundin sharpens its focus on larger copper operations.

December 18, 2025

Canada Nickel posts country’s No 1 contained metal district

Two new initial resources for its sulphide deposits in northern Ontario now make its Timmins Nickel District the largest undeveloped nickel base in the country.