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.