June 10, 2025 Zimbabwe to ban export of lithium concentrates from 2027 Africa's top producer banned the export of lithium ore in 2022 and has been pushing miners to process more domestically.
June 10, 2025 Indonesia revokes nickel mining permits at top diving spot It has cancelled four out of five nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat, one of the country’s most prized diving and snorkelling destinations.
June 9, 2025 Surge Battery Metals PEA unveils $9.2B Nevada lithium project Over 42 years, the project is forecast to produce 86,300 tonnes of LCE annually at an average recovery rate of 82.8%.
June 6, 2025 Nickel oversupply to persist on expansion, slower demand growth, industry experts say Oversupply in the global nickel market is expected to persist over the next few years.
June 5, 2025 Pinochet’s former son-in-law to exit SQM shareholder group Pampa Group, as the collection of Julio Ponce's sprawling corporate empire is known, is one of SQM's top shareholders.
June 5, 2025 Serbian farmers vow to oppose Rio Tinto lithium project even after EU labels it strategic The mine in the Jadar valley would eventually meet 90% of Europe's lithium needs should it go ahead.
June 5, 2025 Indonesia nickel firm Ceria Nugraha plans capacity expansion Ceria's new furnace has the capacity to produce 63,200 metric tons of ferronickel annually.
June 5, 2025 Indonesia halts mine near dive hotspot on tourism concern The mine in the Raja Ampat archipelago will be halted while the government investigates its impact on the area.
June 4, 2025 Rio Tinto revising cost of Serbia lithium project Rio is the only major mining company to bet heavily on lithium.
June 4, 2025 Lucid inks US graphite deal in bid for domestic battery material The agreement with Vancouver-based Graphite One helps further integrate a domestic supply chain for components in Lucid’s lineup.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
