August 25, 2021 A breakdown of the critical metals in a smartphone Smartphones can carry ~80% of the stable elements on the periodic table.
August 25, 2021 CEZ aims to decide by year-end on ‘gigafactory’ consortium Czech Republic is also hoping to start lithium mining from deposits on the north-western border with Germany.
August 24, 2021 China eyes Afghanistan’s $1 Trillion of minerals with risky bet on Taliban Afghanistan's unexplored mineral deposits may include the world’s largest lithium reserves.
August 24, 2021 Billionaire SQM shareholder to auction 2.5 million B-series shares SQM shareholder Julio Ponce said the object of the share sale was "to strengthen the capital structure" of the company.
August 24, 2021 Developing a Canadian battery metals supply chain strategy Canada has low-carbon mineral production, and added supply chain security because of its proximity to the US.
August 24, 2021 First Cobalt to raise $45m for Ontario refinery reopening The plant will produce 25,000 tonnes of cobalt sulphate per year.
August 24, 2021 EU considers help for rare earth magnet production The moves to support production of rare earth permanent magnets would mirror legislation introduced in the United States earlier this month.
August 24, 2021 Greenland Minerals won’t engage in further rare earths project consultation The miner participated in community meetings in February but will not take part in those scheduled for August due to "safety concerns".
August 24, 2021 Indonesia says Fortescue, Tsingshan to invest billions in Borneo Top nickel producer Indonesia has ambitious plans to start processing its rich supplies of nickel laterite ore used in lithium batteries and eventually become a global hub.
August 23, 2021 Western Areas posts full-year loss amid acquisition interest IGO said it was in preliminary talks to acquire Western Areas as part of efforts to raise its footprint in battery materials.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
