May 11, 2024 Australia’s budget will boost critical minerals, treasurer says Australia’s critical minerals industry is a major part of the government’s push to capitalize on the worldwide green energy revolution.
May 10, 2024 Philippines eyes boost to nickel processing capacity The Southeast Asian nation is looking to follow neighbouring Indonesia, which lured major investment in processing plants for its huge deposits.
May 9, 2024 Savannah could request compulsory land acquisitions for Portuguese lithium project The company requires around 840 hectares for its four-mine project in the Barroso region.
May 9, 2024 E3 Lithium expands Calgary lab to incorporate lithium carbonate production The development facility, located at the University of Calgary, has been operational since early 2021.
May 9, 2024 India considers incentives for lithium processing India is considering offering incentives to encourage private companies to set up lithium processing facilities.
May 9, 2024 Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.
May 8, 2024 Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits.
May 8, 2024 China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion The rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing projects that 'purely' expand production capacity.
May 8, 2024 Equinor buys 45% stake in two US lithium projects Equinor will initially compensate Standard Lithium $30 million and cover project expenses up to $33 million.
May 8, 2024 Sigma Lithium hikes resources, life of flagship mine in Brazil Sigma Lithium has added 22.2 million tonnes of proven and probable reserves and mine-life to its Grota do Cirilo hard rock lithium asset.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
