April 29, 2025 TMC submits application for deep sea mining under US law The Metals Company has made history with the first-ever application for two exploration licenses and a commercial recovery permit.
April 29, 2025 EU gives $36M boost to Czech Cinovec lithium project Cinovec, located in the Krusné Hory Mountains near the German border, is the largest hard rock lithium resource in the European Union.
April 28, 2025 US-Ukraine minerals deal could be signed within days Progress comes as Kyiv announced that previous US military aid would not be counted against the terms of the new deal.
April 25, 2025 China calls Trump deep-sea mining order unlawful The order aims to accelerate the mining of critical minerals in both US and international waters, part of a broader strategy to counter China’s dominance.
April 24, 2025 Nickel market forecast to be in 198,000 ton surplus in 2025, says INSG World primary nickel production was 3.363 million tonnes in 2023 and 3.526 million tonnes in 2024.
April 24, 2025 Chile regulator approves Codelco-SQM lithium tie-up The competition regulator's approval follows endorsements from the EU, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.
April 24, 2025 Atlantic Lithium asks Ghana for tax relief to save mine The value of the Ewoyaa lithium project has declined significantly due to an 80% drop in the battery metal prices since their peak in 2022.
April 23, 2025 Benchmark Minerals and ICE team up for battery material futures BMI said the contracts will be cash-settled and listed in London on ICE Futures Europe.
April 23, 2025 Graphite One reaches feasibility ahead of schedule, eyes 2028 first production The FS estimates a post-tax net present value of $5 billion with an internal rate of return of 27% and a payback period of 7.5 years.
April 23, 2025 LME explores producing price premia for sustainable metal The exchange proposed sustainability criteria would include carbon footprint thresholds.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
