February 15, 2024

Canadian graphite miner NMG scores deals with GM, Panasonic

Offtake agreements totalling $87.5 million will help NMG advance the second phase of its Quebec graphite complex.

February 14, 2024

Africa moves a step closer to continent’s first cobalt refinery

Nigeria-based Africa Finance Corp. last week signed an expression of interest to provide $100 million in financing to the facility.

February 14, 2024

Despite weak lithium prices, Albemarle beats on cost cuts

The company posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $617.7 million, or $5.26 per share.

February 14, 2024

Tycoon Birla’s Hindalco bids for Indian critical minerals leases

The government will sell rights to about 20 blocks of land to explore for critical metals.

February 14, 2024

Lithium players to gather in Arkansas as low prices pressure industry

Exxon Mobil and Albemarle are amongst those gathering in Little Rock this week.

February 14, 2024

Canada’s ambitious EV targets can’t be met without more support for mine supply

The gap in production for energy transition metals provides an opportunity for Canada.

February 13, 2024

Electra given Canadian federal grant to support EV supply chain

Electra’s refinery recycles spent batteries, creating black mass from which critical minerals can be recovered.

February 13, 2024

Canada to accelerate critical mineral mining – energy minister

Canada plans to reduce the time to approve mining permits by better funding the regulatory agency to get rid of paperwork backlogs.

February 13, 2024

IEA to launch security program for minerals critical to energy sector

The IEA's move comes as countries escalate efforts to cut emissions.

February 12, 2024

Near-term view on commodities rosier than reality, reports say

Macquarie Group’s analysis of January's purchasing managers' index data suggests the global industrial cycle may be at a turning point.