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.

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.