August 26, 2024

Congo wants Trafigura partner Chemaf’s deal with Norinco halted

Chemaf put itself up for sale last year due to a cash crunch that was stalling the expansion of its Etoile and Mutoshi projects.

August 26, 2024

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, steel

The government announced a 100% levy on electric cars and 25% on steel and aluminum.

August 25, 2024

Pilbara Minerals’ annual profit falls on weaker lithium prices

The lithium miner posted underlying profit after tax of A$318 million for fiscal 2024.

August 23, 2024

World’s top cobalt producer expects supply pressures to ease

Growth in global supply should gradually moderate, according to CMOC.

August 23, 2024

Chalice downsizes board, cuts costs amid nickel prices slump

Cost-cutting measures means Chalice won't meet diversity goals as the two board members dismissed were the only female directors.

August 22, 2024

US inks critical minerals cooperation deal with Argentina

The United States has been looking to shift its supply chains of key metals to avoid dependence on China.

August 22, 2024

Column: Cobalt supply tsunami hits the market of last resort

Someone delivered 23 metric tons of cobalt to London Metal Exchange warehouses last month.

August 22, 2024

Sibanye secures debt funding for Finland lithium mine as prices slump

The Keliber project is targeting production for 2026.

August 22, 2024

Lithium mining is slowly sinking Chile’s Atacama salt flat, study shows

Chile's Atacama salt flat is sinking at a rate of 1 to 2 centimeters per year due to lithium brine extraction.

August 22, 2024

Patriot Battery targets 400,000 t/y at Quebec lithium project

Patriot plans to make a final investment decision by 2027, begin construction in 2028, and start production in early 2029.