May 26, 2023

China, Congo presidents meet in Beijing amid mining disputes

The governments agreed to conduct regular reviews of their cooperation in the mining industry and address related disputes through “friendly negotiations.”

May 25, 2023

Manganese palladium three plays big role in AI technologies

Manganese palladium three has the necessary properties to facilitate a form of working memory that stores data in electron spin directions.

May 24, 2023

Volt Lithium stock leaps as company claims breakthrough on oil brine recoveries

Company announced lithium recoveries of 90% at relatively low costs from testing at its Rainbow Lake lithium property in Alberta.

May 24, 2023

Battery boom sparks revival for Quebec’s formerly failed lithium miners

Ford’s supply deal with Nemaska is the latest sign of optimism for lithium projects once left for dead.

May 24, 2023

BHP-backed Tanzania nickel miner in talks for offtake contracts

Lifezone Metals is negotiating supply deals with several electric vehicle manufacturers and battery makers.

May 24, 2023

Oil giant ExxonMobil jumps on lithium wagon

Acquisition of lithium prospect in southern Arkansas reflects the company's bet on the electric vehicles boom.

May 23, 2023

Emerging lithium supplier Argentina says it’s close to US deal under IRA

Argentina has been lobbying to get in on President Joe Biden’s electric-vehicle drive.

May 23, 2023

Allkem, set for merger, talks up Argentina’s ‘enormous’ lithium riches

Argentina has benefited, analysts say, from a decentralized and market-led model.

May 23, 2023

Li-Metal says first to produce refined metal from lithium carbonate

The company is piloting its patented process at its Markham, Ontario, facility.

May 23, 2023

Copper dealt blow in battle for critical mineral status in the US

The Copper Development Association claims the USGS's refusal to include copper is based on old facts outside of its own 2022 methodology.