April 17, 2025 Blackwater founder and Trump ally strikes mineral security deal with Congo The initiative aligns with a broader minerals-for-security deal being negotiated between the DRC and the Trump administration.
April 17, 2025 Turkish nickel bull plans $2 billion M&A spree to rival China After making his fortune in chrome and shipping, billionaire Robert Yuksel Yildirim is on a hunt for nickel mines.
April 17, 2025 Kodal clears key permit hurdle for Mali lithium mine Transferring the Bougouni lithium license to its subsidiary clears the way for export approvals and compliance with the Malian government.
April 16, 2025 Indonesia hikes mining royalties to fund Prabowo policies According to a government document, a flat levy of 10% on nickel ore production will be replaced with taxes varying from 14% to 19%.
April 15, 2025 Impossible Metals seeks mining lease near American Samoa The California-based company said it has developed a robotic device with a large claw that uses artificial intelligence to distinguish between nodules and aquatic life.
April 14, 2025 Study confirms drop-in electrode technology enables 10 minute EV charging at -10°C US company said its platform can provide the charge even at low temperatures—without compromising safety, cycle life, or compatibility with existing manufacturing processes.
April 14, 2025 Deadly landslide in Indonesia’s nickel hub signals supply risk At least two workers were killed after an accident at the Morowali Industrial Park on Sulawesi island.
April 11, 2025 Manganese X poised to begin pre-feasibility study at Battery Hill The new results include assays from 12 drill holes that confirmed strong mineralization in several key areas.
April 10, 2025 Sayona-Piedmont merger forms Elevra Lithium with equal board representation The merger is expected to be completed in mid-2025.
April 9, 2025 Liontown kicks off production at Australia’s first underground lithium mine Miner said the successful start of underground production stoping from the Mt Mann orebody is a "key milestone".
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
