May 22, 2024

Six new large mines need to come online annually by 2050 to meet global copper demand – study

To meet the copper needs of electrifying the global vehicle fleet by 2050, as many as six new large copper mines must be brought online.

May 21, 2024

Chinese ownership may affect eligibility for Australian critical minerals tax credits, minister says

Australia said on Wednesday it would consider Chinese ownership when deciding whether companies qualify for tax credits under a new program of incentives.

May 21, 2024

Ma’aden extracts lithium from seawater

The Saudi Arabia project is still a pilot and not yet at commercially viable levels, Ma'aden's CEO said.

May 21, 2024

Portuguese company eyes two lithium refineries in Iberia by 2030

Lifthium is planning to source the raw materials from different regions around the world, including South America.

May 20, 2024

Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swings

Lithium prices are coming out of a boom-to-bust period that left in its wake an array of stalled projects, scrapped deals and production cuts.

May 20, 2024

Dubai mining firm plans to start Argentina lithium production next year

UMPC plans to begin producing battery-grade lithium next year, aiming to deliver 5,000 metric tons in 2027 and double that in 2028.

May 20, 2024

Energy mogul makes 100-year bet on Argentina’s mineral wealth

Jose Luis Manzano has been snapping up mines and lithium-rich acreage in northern Argentina as well as tapping neighboring Brazil’s lithium valley.

May 20, 2024

South Korea said to build lithium reserves to aid battery sector

Its trade ministry unveiled a plan in March to invest 241.7 billion won over the next three years to build warehouses for storage of critical minerals.

May 19, 2024

Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research

A portion of the stirred-up bottom material caused by deep-sea mining remains visible in the water at long distances.

May 17, 2024

Video: Ray of light for junior miners as metals prices and financing pick up

The junior mining space is so beaten up that there are a raft of opportunities for investors looking for exposure to the energy transition.