August 22, 2025 Tailings could meet much of US critical mineral demand – study Colorado School of Mines found the US could meet much of its demand for critical minerals by recovering materials currently discarded in mining waste.
August 22, 2025 Electra converts debt, launches $30M raise to jumpstart stalled cobalt refinery The $250 million refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, has been on hold since its construction was halted in August 2023.
August 22, 2025 Chinese lithium trading spikes amid volatility, supply concerns Volumes for the Guangzhou Futures Exchange in July racked up the busiest month since the lithium contract was launched in 2023.
August 21, 2025 US seeks to stockpile cobalt for first time in decades The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking offers for up to 7,500 tons of cobalt over the next five years in a contract worth up to $500 million.
August 21, 2025 Lithium price surge to be short-lived, analysts say A modest domestic deficit in August will flip to oversupply in September as mines resume output, analysts predict.
August 20, 2025 Tianqi open to renegotiating lithium refinery deal with IGO The refinery, the first lithium hydroxide plant to be built in Australia, has been grappling with operational issues and production delays.
August 20, 2025 SQM boosts lithium supply plans as prices flick higher Lithium has suffered from a severe global glut that has hammered prices, although output cuts in China have fueled a recent rebound.
August 20, 2025 Nexa Resources restores full operations at Cerro Pasco Operations at Atacocha and El Porvenir were briefly suspended due to blockades by members of the San Juan de Milpo community.
August 19, 2025 Glencore trader who led ill-fated battery recycling push to exit Kunal Sinha is stepping down after unwinding the firm’s unsuccessful investment partnership with battery metals recycler Li-Cycle Holdings.
August 18, 2025 Column: Lithium’s rally is super-charged with speculative spice News that CATL has suspended operations at its Jianxiawo mine has lit a fire under the market.
VIDEO: Sean Boyd on why smart money is rushing back to gold and Canada Boyd explains to Alex Deluce gold’s breakout across currencies, why critical minerals are strategic, and why Canada’s mining moment is here. December 22, 2025 | 07:07 am
