February 27, 2024 Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding.
February 27, 2024 BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.
February 26, 2024 Patriot Battery Metals aims to fast-track Corvette lithium production From discovery in 2017 to an initial resource in 2023 that outlined one of the largest lithium pegmatite resources in the Americas, the company’s now eyeing its next milestone.
February 26, 2024 Nickel faces existential moment with half of mines unprofitable Nickel price fell 45% last year, and is currently hovering around $17,000 a ton.
February 26, 2024 MIND ID to acquire 14% stake in Vale Indonesia The divestment is a key condition for the extension of Vale Indonesia's mining permit beyond 2025.
February 26, 2024 Fortescue’s Forrest urges LME to separate ‘clean’ nickel contracts Nickel is typically produced to higher environmental standards in Australia than in Indonesia.
February 26, 2024 Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.
February 23, 2024 Activist investor Elliott to target mining assets worth more than $1 billion Elliot's new venture, called Hyperion, would have a mandate to buy across all assets, including base and precious metals.
February 22, 2024 Australia’s lithium producers see signs market is stabilizing In the short term, prices of lithium ore spodumene appear to have levelled out, says Pilbara Minerals CEO.
February 22, 2024 Surge Battery declares highest-grade lithium clay resource in US The inferred resource totals 4.7 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent grading 2,839 ppm.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
