October 27, 2023

Researchers figure out efficient way to produce key ingredient in Li-ion batteries

Japanese scientists synthesized lithium cobalt oxide at low temperatures.

October 27, 2023

Rinehart buys 18% stake in Azure Minerals to block SQM takeover

Hancock Prospecting's stake in Azure is just short of the 20% level that would require a mandatory buyout offer.

October 26, 2023

Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China

Vietnam's government is planning to auction new mining concessions for rare earths later this year.

October 26, 2023

Battery makers hunt for graphite ahead of China controls

South Korean battery manufacturers are heavily reliant on graphite imports.

October 26, 2023

Syrah expects more graphite buys ahead of China export ban

China will require export permits as of Dec. 1 for some graphite products.

October 26, 2023

Eramet cuts Indonesia nickel ore target on permit delay

Eramet expects Weda Bay to produce 30 million wet metric tons in 2023, down 5 million tons from its previous outlook.

October 26, 2023

Cornish Metals starts dewatering UK tin mine

The process, expected to take 18 months, is a key part of of Cornish Metals’ efforts to reopen the South Crofty tin-copper mine.

October 26, 2023

Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals

The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid.

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.