April 9, 2025

Hike in Indonesia mining royalties to take effect soon, minister says

The government proposed levying royalties ranging between 14% and 19% for nickel ore.

April 8, 2025

Argentina aims to boost lithium production by 75% in 2025, sees no risk from trade war

The boost in production is expected to mostly come from new operations in Salta and expansions in Catamarca and Jujuy, the northern provinces.

April 8, 2025

CMOC boosts cobalt output at Congo mines despite export ban

CMOC's cobalt production rose almost 21% in the three months to March.

April 8, 2025

GeoFrame to break ground on major lithium project in Texas

The Texas-based lithium extraction facility is said to be able to meet entire national demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate by 2029.

April 7, 2025

Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find

A new analysis shows that the La Isla salt flat holds 2.13 million metric tons of lithium, up 150% from a prior estimate.

April 7, 2025

As Chile revs up lithium plans, Indigenous people demand more control

Indigenous communities are in talks with Codelco and SQM to gain more influence over plans to increase lithium extraction.

April 4, 2025

Indian delegation to visit Chile seeking stake in SQM’s lithium projects

Several companies are in talks with SQM for stakes of 20% in its Mount Holland and Andover projects in Australia.

April 4, 2025

Battery metals market faces perfect storm — analysts

US tariffs, falling prices, and shifting demand are dragging down the battery raw materials market, Fastmarkets says.

April 4, 2025

Kodal Minerals nears commercial production at Mali lithium mine

Path to full-scale production has been slowed by delays in transferring the mining licence to a JV with Mali's government.

April 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs shake markets, threaten metals trade

The tariffs include a universal 10% levy on imports and targeted measures on 60 countries, marking a major shift in trade policy.