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.

March 28, 2024

Chile wants to double its lithium output to avert risk of substitution in batteries

More threatening than oversupply in the coming years is the risk of a renewed shortage, which would send prices soaring.

March 28, 2024

Australian lithium producer to sell online in transparency push

Mineral Resources will use a digital trading platform to sell parcels of spodumene concentrate.

March 28, 2024

India to send teams to Chile seeking lithium and copper assets

India will send two delegations next month to Chile to scout for lithium and copper resources.

March 28, 2024

Mitsui invests in Atlas Lithium with offtake deal from Brazil mine

The deal by the Japanese trading house follows a similar one unveiled by rival Mitsubishi Corp.