January 25, 2022 BHP, university researchers to explore four-dimensional controls on nickel mineral systems BHP has partnered with three universities whose research is expected to challenge the current understanding of the nickel mineral system.
January 24, 2022 Rio Tinto CEO concerned about Serbian PM’s comments on lithium project Rio is reviewing the legal basis for the decision and could sue Serbia as it tries to salvage the $2.4 billion project.
January 24, 2022 2022 – a year of rebalancing for metals and mining “The most likely outcome is an environment where commodity prices can settle from the extraordinary highs of 2021. But there are plenty of risks to this outlook," says Wood Mackenzie.
January 24, 2022 Fortune Minerals plans Alberta cobalt refinery The company says the plant, which it will purchase for C$5.5 million, will significantly reduce the cost of developing its NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper project.
January 24, 2022 Lithium price hits ‘ludicrous mode’ as battery metal extends 400% gain Chinese lithium carbonate prices rose to a fresh record on Monday, as data showed a 35% month-on-month jump in electric-vehicle registrations in December.
January 24, 2022 New developments improve dual-ion battery technology Chinese researchers have provided a solution to a problem that causes DIBs to malfunction when they recharge and discharge.
January 24, 2022 Zijin Mining to explore for lithium in DRC The Chinese miner has launched its first lithium exploration project in a joint venture with DRC-owned firm Cominiere.
January 24, 2022 Sibanye-Stillwater ditches $1bn Brazil copper and nickel deal The assets were the Santa Rita nickel and Serrote copper mines, and would have boosted the miner's growing battery metals portfolio.
January 23, 2022 Chinese lithium hydroxide prices played catch-up amid tight supply – report Chinese lithium hydroxide prices experienced a double-digit percentage growth for two weeks in a row amid tight supply and strength from China’s lithium carbonate market.
January 21, 2022 Serbian government blasts green groups for scuttling Rio Tinto’s lithium project The world's shortage of lithium would be exacerbated with the cancellation of the Jadar project, experts said.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
