October 25, 2023 US, Australia consider tapping public finance vehicles for critical mineral projects The US Export-Import Bank is being eyed as a venue for boosting investment in Australian critical minerals development.
October 25, 2023 Namibia’s battery metal ambitions rest on infrastructure, miners say The southern African country has significant deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals.
October 25, 2023 Ma’aden working to extract lithium from seawater Saudi Arabia is developing an automotive industry which will require electric vehicle battery materials.
October 25, 2023 Zijin says it will advance disputed, giant Congo lithium project Mine permit belonged to AVZ Minerals, but was revoked in February with mines ministry saying the company had not developed it fast enough.
October 24, 2023 Biden-backed battery firm plunges after pausing construction Li-Cycle shares fell as much as 49% in New York on Monday.
October 24, 2023 Hedge fund hunts for next Australia lithium winner on deal craze An M&A spree that’s swept up miners like Liontown and Allkem will carry on in Australia, according to Regal Funds Management.
October 24, 2023 Australia boosts critical minerals fund by over $1 billion to attract international investors The $1.3 billion boost will increase the capacity of Australia’s Critical Minerals Facility to finance mining and processing projects for materials.
October 24, 2023 Rock Tech Lithium to raise $7.3 million for Georgia Lake, converter projects Located 160 km northeast of Thunder Bay, Georgia Lake is planned as an open-pit and underground mining project.
October 24, 2023 Namibia orders police to stop Chinese firm’s lithium exports China's Xinfeng has previously clashed with Namibian authorities over exports.
October 24, 2023 Stellantis to enter JV with Orano to recycle electric car batteries JV will produce materials known as 'black mass' or 'active mass', to be refined in a new plant in Dunkirk, France.
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