May 2, 2024 Congo M23 rebels claim control of smartphone mineral mining town Most of Congo's mineral resources are concentrated in the east, where insecurity has worsened since the M23 made a major comeback in March 2022.
May 1, 2024 US, Philippines eye agreement to cut China nickel dominance One measure under consideration is a trilateral arrangement through which the Philippines would supply raw nickel material, the US would provide financing, and a third country would offer the technology…
May 1, 2024 Anson Resources inks lithium carbonate supply deal with LG Energy The Paradox lithium project, owned by the Anson Resources' unit A1 Lithium, has a production capacity of about 10,000 tpa.
April 30, 2024 Graphite miners lobby US govt to impose levy on China-sourced EV material If successful, the move will pit the miners against their main customers- the original equipment manufacturers.
April 30, 2024 China lithium pioneer hands reins to daughter after loss Tianqi Lithium founder Jiang Weiping has resigned as chairman after the battery material producer reported its biggest ever quarterly loss.
April 30, 2024 Australia cracks down on foreign cash in critical minerals At the same time, the investment approval process would be streamlined for known investors and low-risk sectors.
April 29, 2024 Codelco plans lithium exploration in Pedernales salt flat in late 2024 Lithium in Chile is currently mined only in the Atacama salt flat.
April 29, 2024 Century Lithium stock drops after Clayton Valley feasibility release The company said it will now direct its focus on engineering and permitting, and at the same time, advance funding discussions.
April 29, 2024 First Quantum to shut down Ravensthorpe nickel mine The Canadian miner cited higher operation costs and lower nickel price forecast amid reasons for the closure of the Western Australia mine.
April 29, 2024 Ardea Resources teams up with Sumitomo, Mitsubishi for nickel project A consortium of Sumitomo and Mitsubishi will fund A$98.5 million for the costs of a DFS on the Kalgoorlie project.
ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi Kazakhstan, which currently produces no gallium, is set to become the world's second-largest producer. December 20, 2025 | 08:34 am