November 10, 2025 Codelco-SQM lithium deal clears last major hurdle after China greenlight Codelco and SQM planned to form a joint venture for lithium production in the Atacama salt flats.
November 7, 2025 Bolivia is rethinking lithium deals with China, Russia in US pivot President-elect Rodrigo Paz, who takes office Saturday, is vowing to finally bring Bolivia into the ranks of significant lithium exporters.
November 7, 2025 CATL sees progress in bid to restart key China lithium mine The Chinese company is required to pay 247 million yuan ($35 million) for the lithium mining rights at its Jianxiawo project.
November 7, 2025 Deep Sea Rare Minerals seeks US seabed licences Deep Sea Rare Minerals is the second firm after TMC to apply for deep-sea mining licences since Trump’s executive order to boost the sector.
November 7, 2025 Pilbara CEO warns Australia losing lithium edge to Brazil CEO of lithium miner Pilbara Minerals called on Canberra to do more or risk losing competitiveness and market share.
November 6, 2025 Stellantis pulls plug on supply deal with Australia’s Alliance Nickel Alliance said the missed milestones were primarily due to challenging nickel market conditions and project financing constraints.
November 6, 2025 Tesla co-founder’s critical minerals plant starts production Redwood Materials, led by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, has begun operations at a $3.5 billion factory in South Carolina.
November 6, 2025 Indonesia limits new nickel permits to add value to production Industrial permits, known as IUIs, will not be given to new projects that propose making some intermediate products.
November 6, 2025 Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.
November 5, 2025 Texas Smackover sets grade high for lithium brine The Standard Lithium-Equinor JV says it has North America’s highest lithium-in-brine grades in the first inferred resource for the Franklin project.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
