February 28, 2022

Lithium Americas considers spinning off US operations

The separation would create an independent public company focused on the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada.

February 27, 2022

Committing to carbon neutrality, forward-facing commodities miners’ way to stay in business – report

Almost four in 10 miners believe that committing to carbon neutrality is the way to go to stay in business, White & Case’s annual survey shows.

February 27, 2022

Australian miners ramp up search for lithium to meet EV demand

Miners invested $700 million in the three months ended Dec. 31, according to a report by consultancy BDO, up 11% on the prior quarter.

February 27, 2022

Biden bets on US battery independence

In a few months, the Department of Energy will begin the process of doling out $6 billion in grants for battery production.

February 25, 2022

US miners irked that Pentagon mineral stockpile plan bypasses them

American miners are frustrated the Pentagon is looking to Canada, Australia and elsewhere.

February 25, 2022

Lithium Americas expects court ruling on Nevada lithium mine by autumn

The court's ruling had been expected early this year, but was delayed by the filing of additional documents.

February 25, 2022

Morocco seeks to boost cobalt output, official says

Morocco aims to exploit its cobalt reserves as part of the supply chain for rechargeable batteries.

February 25, 2022

US green metals push needs a revamp of gold-rush mining law

Blaming the Administration for inconsistency in how individual projects are treated is missing the point, writes Andy Home.

February 25, 2022

Tiny robots made in Mexico to explore moon in scientific first

The Colmena mission, which means "beehive" in Spanish, will gather lunar minerals that could be useful in future space mining.

February 25, 2022

Chile’s overwhelmed Constitution writers are facing a backlash

Radical proposals that could fundamentally remake the society and economy and drive away investors are slipping through.