May 25, 2022

Atlantic Lithium to enter talks over investment from Ghana’s mining fund

The MIIF plans to invest up to $60 million this year in companies in Ghana and further afield.

May 24, 2022

Billionaire Robert Friedland files to take Ivanhoe Electric public

Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is seeking a listing on the NYSE American and Toronto stock exchanges.

May 24, 2022

Canada’s minerals extraction in situation critical

With urgency in getting new mines developed, governments will need to streamline permitting processes.

May 24, 2022

Demand for steel alloys grows as the energy transition gains momentum 

Global stainless steel melt production is expected to be about 62 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, rising to 90 Mt by 2050.

May 24, 2022

Hunt for lithium sparks frantic rush into Argentine mountains

Argentina has 13 lithium projects in the pipeline, more than any other country.

May 24, 2022

Albemarle boosts outlook with battery demand surging

The company expects sales from $5.8 billion to $6.2 billion this year, up from its previous estimate of $5.2 billion to $5.6 billion.

May 24, 2022

Mopani plans to resume cobalt production as prices rise

Accelerating sales of electric vehicles have fueled a scramble for nickel, cobalt and lithium.

May 24, 2022

Huayou Cobalt to invest $300m in Zimbabwe lithium mine

Company recently completed a $422 million purchase of the hard-rock lithium mine just outside Harare.

May 23, 2022

Chinese, Australian investors battle for largest lithium deposit

AVZ Minerals is battling to retain control of the Manono lithium project in DRC, potentially the world’s largest untapped lithium deposit, amid ownership claims from Chinese investors.

May 23, 2022

Mine auction draws 3,448 bids amid scramble for lithium

The Dechenonba lithium mine in Sichuan’s Yajiang area covers 1.14 square kilometers, with estimated reserves of 24.9 million tonnes.