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.

July 4, 2024

Canada sets high bar for approving large M&A deals in critical minerals

Some of the country's largest mining companies are copper producers, which means any foreign investment involving those miners would face intense scrutiny.

July 3, 2024

Arafura receives Germany nod for up to $115 million loan

Untied Loan Guarantees from a German government inter-ministerial committee, the Australian rare earths miner said on Thursday.

July 3, 2024

Pure Energy gets approvals for plant construction at Clayton Valley lithium project

The Vancouver-based miner is exploring and developing the largest mineral land holdings in the area, which adjoin and surround Albemarle's Silver Peak mine.