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.

April 23, 2025

Premier African Minerals stock triples on Glencore deal talks

A potential deal with Glencore could help Premier resolve a $35 million debt owed to Canmax Technologies.

April 22, 2025

Chile moves forward with lithium projects in three salt flats

Chile has accepted applications for the Agua Amarga, Ascotan and Coipasa salt flats.

April 21, 2025

The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world

At the end of Q2 the MINING.COM TOP 50 ranking of the world’s most valuable miners had a combined market cap of just under $1.5 trillion, up a respectable $213…