November 15, 2020

Left-wing party calls for nationalization of Quebec’s lithium, graphite mines

Québec Solidaire proposes that before taking over lithium and graphite assets, the province passes a mining expropriation law.

November 15, 2020

Scientists want sodium-ion batteries to compete with Li-ion batteries

A team of researchers in Asia and Europe are working to speed up research into sodium-ion batteries.

November 13, 2020

Australia cobalt sector set for long-term growth – report

Fitch forecasts Australia's cobalt sector to experience 5.3% average growth between 2021-2029.

November 13, 2020

Gangfeng ups stake in Sonora lithium project

Bacanora Minerals' Chinese partner more than doubled its stake in the Mexican project.

November 12, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gold price tumbles on covid vaccine breakthrough; UK court blocks lawsuit against BHP over Brazil dam burst; Alrosa’s pink diamond sets new record price at auction

November 12, 2020

Chile vows to take Albemarle to arbitration over royalty spat

The latest spat comes two months after Albemarle locked horns with Chilean nuclear agency CCHEN over reserves data.

November 12, 2020

Lithium Australia tests battery metals on wheat crops

Lithium Australia’s subsidiary, Envirostream Australia, received positive results from the first trial in Western Australia.

November 11, 2020

Deep-sea mineral platform launches for mining dialogue

New resource exploitation industries need new frameworks for governance, the World Economic Forum reports.

November 10, 2020

First Cobalt to finalize new supply deal with Glencore

The company plans to sign a long-term feed purchase contract with Glencore instead of a tolling contract.

November 10, 2020

ALX, Rio Tinto optimistic with preliminary results from Firebird nickel project

Located in Saskatchewan, Firebird is currently the subject of an option agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration Canada.