August 2, 2024

A fraught election just reshaped the next steps for deep sea mining

Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho has been elected the next secretary-general of the ISA, a leadership change that could slow the rush to strip-mine deep sea ecosystems.

August 2, 2024

Graphite One could take a leading role in loosening China’s grip on US graphite market

Graphite is indispensable to the EV supply chain.

August 2, 2024

Video: Marimaca Copper aims at low-cost production in Chile’s Antofagasta

At a time when most copper projects are struggling with soaring capital costs, Marimaca expects its eponymous oxide project in Chile’s Atacama Desert to break the mould with a low capital…

August 2, 2024

CHART: Did the EV battery metals industry peak in 2022?

This is not what a bullish stream graph looks like.

August 2, 2024

No lithium mining without guarantees, says Serbian President

Serbian top court ruled last month that the government's decision in 2022 to revoke Rio Tinto's permit for the Jadar project was unconstitutional.

August 2, 2024

Glencore overshadowed in cobalt market as Chinese rival booms

China’s CMOC Group has strengthened its status as the world’s cobalt king.

August 1, 2024

Australia may speed tax breaks for critical minerals refining

The move follows Albemarle's announcement this week that it could shed about 300 jobs in Australia.

July 31, 2024

New plans for LithiumBank’s Boardwalk and Park Place projects in Alberta

Over the next two quarters, the company will work on advancing and de-risking these projects.

July 31, 2024

Liontown kicks off lithium production in Western Australia

The Kathleen Valley lithium mine is expected to reach production capacity of 3 million tonnes per year in early 2025.

July 30, 2024

Australia’s IGO flags job cuts as nickel price slumps

As part of the restructure, IGO will focus on maximizing value from its lithium business, including its Greenbushes lithium mine.