February 8, 2024 SQM launches third round of accelerator program The top 10 solutions will receive a $25,000 each, become part of the Acceleration Program, and benefit from mentoring.
February 7, 2024 Congo’s Gecamines and Entreprise Generale du Cobalt sign mining deal Created by government decree in December 2019, EGC was granted a monopoly on artisanal cobalt produced in the country.
February 7, 2024 India’s Ola Electric considers bid for lithium mining rights Lithium is important for the e-scooter maker, as it plans to locally produce lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
February 7, 2024 Li-Metal completes concept study for world’s first carbonate-to-metal lithium plant The facility would have an annual capacity of 1,000 tonnes of lithium metal.
February 7, 2024 Cybertruck: Musk needs mines Powered by Tesla’s own made-in-Texas batteries, the stainless steel Cybertruck carries a heavy load of nickel, cobalt, manganese, graphite and lithium.
February 7, 2024 Tsingshan’s 2023 nickel output jumps to record high Tsingshan Group's nickel output rose 27% in 2023 to a record 1.12 million metric tons nickel unit.
February 7, 2024 China’s CMOC eyes further growth in Congo and beyond after taking cobalt crown CMOC last year became the world's No. 1 cobalt mining company with production of some 55,000 tons.
February 7, 2024 Pilbara Minerals upgrades offtake deal with Chengxin Lithium Pilbara will supply Chengxin 85,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate in 2024, followed by 150,000 tonnes in both 2025 and 2026.
February 6, 2024 French government flags fresh funds for nickel rescue The government plans to offer fresh subsidies and loans for a New Caledonia nickel plant co-owned by Glencore.
February 6, 2024 South Star receives environmental permits for Brazil graphite mine expansion Once complete, Santa Cruz will be the first new graphite mine in the Americas since 1996.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
