September 24, 2025

Chemaf to cease operations without investor

Chemaf put itself up for sale more than two years ago after financial troubles left the company unable to complete development projects.

September 24, 2025

Lithium Americas shares soar 95% on Trump stake report

The company confirmed it is in talks with the US DOE about loan conditions for construction at the Thacker Pass lithium project.

September 23, 2025

Australia’s Anson signs lithium supply deal with LG Energy Solution

The South Korean battery manufacturer will acquire up to 4,000 dry metric tons annually of lithium carbonate.

September 23, 2025

Trump wants piece of company in charge of America’s biggest lithium mine

The Trump administration is seeking an equity stake of as much as 10% in Lithium Americas.

September 23, 2025

Column: Funds bet that nickel price has hit rock bottom

Nickel is in massive oversupply thanks to an Indonesian production boom.

September 23, 2025

Indonesia suspends 190 mining permits, state media reports

President Prabowo Subianto has vowed to crack down on the illegal exploitation of natural resources, including in the mining sector.

September 22, 2025

Chile’s Corfo agency preps lithium contracts ahead of SQM-Codelco deal

SQM and Codelco are expected to finalize a lithium partnership this year.

September 22, 2025

US re-evaluating $2.3B loan for Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada

The record-high loan to Lithium Americas, finalized in 2024, would have provided most of the capital for the construction of a processing plant.

September 22, 2025

Oceans protection law to tighten squeeze on seabed miners

The High Seas Treaty, effective January, enables vast conservation zones in international waters to protect 30% of the oceans.

September 21, 2025

Congo to replace cobalt export ban with quotas from Oct 16

Miners will be allowed to ship up to 18,125 tons of cobalt for the rest of 2025, with annual caps of 96,600 tonnes in 2026 and 2027.