October 7, 2025 Sumitomo Metal forecasts global nickel market to stay in surplus in 2026 The surplus is projected at 256,000 metric tons in 2026, slightly below 263,000 tons this year.
October 6, 2025 Congo to permanently ban cobalt exporters that breach quotas Congo halted exports in February after cobalt prices hit a nine-year low.
October 3, 2025 Leo Lithium rejects Firefinch demands amid assets sale Leo says a Q1 2026 sale is the earliest possible, rejecting Firefinch's three-month push as unrealistic and unwise.
October 2, 2025 US offers to buy stakes in Australian critical minerals companies Funding pathways could include traditional debt, debt and equity models, which would be debt financing with an "equity kicker," and also offtakes.
October 1, 2025 Australian lithium miners slide as CATL moves toward mine restart Chinese authorities have green-lit reserve reports from two major lithium producers operating in the mining hub of Yichun.
October 1, 2025 Column: Critical minerals are stuck between demand hopes and oversupply reality The caveat to long-term forecasts is that they are inherently risky as market dynamics can shift.
September 30, 2025 Momentum confirms its tech can produce commercial-grade battery materials at scale The company said it has consistently produced high-purity nickel, cobalt, and lithium streams from end-of-life batteries, with yields exceeding 90%.
September 30, 2025 US government to take 5% stake in Lithium Americas and joint venture with GM DOE to take stake in the company's Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada.
September 30, 2025 Chile fines Albemarle for lithium extraction violations Chile's environmental regulator said Albemarle exceeded its approved water extraction limits in the Atacama desert.
September 30, 2025 China approves CATL mine reserves in relief for lithium outlook Chinese authorities have green-lit reserve reports from two major lithium producers operating in the mining hub of Yichun.
Barrick regains Mali mine along with three tons of its gold The move follows an agreement reached last month that ended a two-year standoff between Barrick and Mali’s government. December 15, 2025 | 01:34 pm
