April 2, 2024

Lithium trading hits record on CME as funds seize budding market

The drop in lithium prices has flipped the market into a contango, creating opportunities for funds.

April 2, 2024

Electra Battery to source cobalt from Eurasian Resources for Ontario refinery

Once fully commissioned, the refinery could produce sufficient cobalt for up to 1.5 million electric vehicles annually.

April 1, 2024

Sigma Lithium expands production capacity, targets doubling output by 2025

The miner plans to increase production at its Grota do Cirilo project to 520,000 tonnes per year.

April 1, 2024

Volt Lithium’s cost cuts help Alberta project weather metal price crash

The company has cut nearly two-thirds of its lithium production cost.

April 1, 2024

Chile’s mining production up 7.7% in February

Following one of the most challenging periods for miners in Chile in years, the country’s industry is finally picking up.

April 1, 2024

NextSource applies to build graphite plant in Mauritius

The facility will have capacity to produce 3,600 tonnes of battery-grade graphite a year, increasing to 14,400 tonnes after 2024.

April 1, 2024

Top China lithium firms look past profit slump and vow expansion

Both Tianqi and Ganfeng said they’ll continue to acquire global reserves of the key battery material.

March 29, 2024

CHARTS: Copper price bulls bring back $10,000 forecasts

While plummeting spot TC/RCs – from $90+ to $3 – are behind the (already fizzling) rally, copper’s long term supply problems are also firmly back in focus.

March 29, 2024

Glencore makes additional investment in Stillwater Critical Minerals

Last June, the commodity trading giant made its first investment in the critical minerals explorer.

March 29, 2024

Horizonte Minerals sinks further as company details additional costs for nickel mine

In an update on Thursday, the nickel developer said the total funding required is in the region of $567-$592 million.