July 9, 2024

Tsingshan’s lithium brine lake project in Argentina starts production

The project is a joint venture between Tsingshan and French miner Eramet in Salta Province.

July 8, 2024

Talon Metals grants additional royalty on Tamarack nickel-copper project

Triple Flag has received an additional 1.67% NSR royalty for an $8 million investment.

July 8, 2024

Canada Nickel spins out eastern properties, consolidates Crawford land

This involves merging its ventures with Noble Mineral Exploration to form a privately owned entity named ExploreCo.

July 8, 2024

Indonesia says US must invest amid critical minerals race

Indonesia is in the market for a wide-ranging critical minerals pact to boost its economy as the US-China rivalry intensifies.

July 8, 2024

Chilean Cobalt enters offtake deal, partnership with Glencore

Chilean Cobalt will supply Glencore with 100% of the cobalt and copper production from La Cobaltera for an initial period of five years.

July 8, 2024

Canada’s resources not enough to ride energy transition wave: Ian London

London argues that Canada urgently needs to establish commercialization hubs to produce finished products like batteries, permanent magnets, and cathodes.

July 7, 2024

China’s Shandong province plans $14bn lithium battery industry by 2025

The plan includes expanding the category of consumer batteries, improving quality and performance, and strengthening research and development.

July 7, 2024

US Battery Belt Red states could be biggest losers in upcoming election

Investors are worried Trump will repeal the IRA, which has created over 300,000 jobs as of June 20.

July 5, 2024

US miners push Washington to revive long-dormant Bureau of Mines

The push to resuscitate it and add new responsibilities would, supporters argue, allow Washington to craft a unified critical minerals policy.

July 5, 2024

Eramet and Huayou explore EV nickel partnership in Indonesia

Eramet is in talks for an ore supply agreement to a high-pressure acid leach plant run by the Chinese firm.