May 13, 2024 France backs nickel refinery project to bolster battery supply chain The project, called Electro Mobility Materials Europe (EMME), aims to cover 20-30% of France's nickel and cobalt needs for electric vehicles by 2030.
May 13, 2024 E3 Lithium, Imperial Oil expand Alberta pilot project The partners are advancing a pilot plant in Canada’s oil patch, where they are testing a direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology.
May 13, 2024 Top critical mineral miner CBMM sees opportunity in EV batteries CBMM sold 600 tons of niobium oxide for batteries in scooters and other small vehicles last year as part of a test project.
May 12, 2024 US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
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.
Copper price nears $13,000 on tariffs woes, supply strain Mine outages, tariff risks and tight supply push copper toward a milestone despite weakening Chinese demand. December 29, 2025 | 05:51 am
