May 17, 2024 Mali signs agreement with Ganfeng to operate Goulamina lithium mine Ganfeng Lithium will set up a spodumene plant which will start production by the end of the year.
May 16, 2024 Chile to seek bidders for preferential pricing on lithium by July The Andean nation is the world's second-largest lithium producer.
May 16, 2024 US, Canada team up to fund critical minerals junior Lomiko Both governments step up efforts to reduce their reliance on Chinese supplies of energy transition minerals.
May 15, 2024 Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota To access the higher quota, Albemarle would need to prove the use of sustainable technology such as DLE, among other things.
May 15, 2024 Australia’s top pension boosts critical minerals to $8 billion In January, AustralianSuper said it would double its lithium exposure in the next five years.
May 15, 2024 Winning over public key to EU’s mineral supply push, says industry The key to social acceptance was active engagement with local communities and pro-active communicating, said CEO of EIT RawMaterials.
May 15, 2024 Opinion: Tariffs on minerals from China are not enough Critical minerals consultant argues Western countries need duties on all minerals produced by Chinese-linked entities.
May 15, 2024 EU to call for mineral projects, eyes joint purchases The EU Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to guarantee a supply of lithium, copper and other minerals for green technologies.
May 15, 2024 Vale Indonesia granted mining permit extension to 2035 Special licence is part of a wider deal that will see state-owned holding MIND ID become PT Vale’s largest shareholder, with 34% ownership.
May 14, 2024 BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant Production at the new plant was expected to begin around the end of 2025, representing a $290 million investment.
China’s rare earth magnet exports to US decline in November Shipments to the US totaled about 582 tons, compared with 656 tons in October. December 20, 2025 | 08:30 am
