February 28, 2025 Column: Critical minerals take centre stage in world politics Critical metals have become the new bargaining chip on the geopolitical card table.
February 28, 2025 SQM expands into Africa with Namibian lithium deal The deal is SQM’s first partnership in Africa and is expected to speed up project development, located 35 km from Andrada’s Uis tin mine.
February 28, 2025 China keeps unprecedented hold on metals with mining push abroad China increased overseas mining investments last year, boosting its control over the metals supply chain amid global reliance concerns.
February 27, 2025 Rio Tinto buyout target Arcadium posts loss on falling lithium prices Rio Tinto plans to create a standalone lithium division after it completes the $6.7 billion acquisition.
February 27, 2025 Three novel approaches that can revolutionize batteries Scientists are scrambling to find new materials that could revolutionize energy storage.
February 27, 2025 China’s 2024 lithium carbonate output rises 45%, ministry says China's production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide also rose 26%.
February 27, 2025 Avalon bumps Separation Rapids lithium resource by 28% in Ontario Measured and indicated resources now total 12.98 million tonnes grading 1.34% lithium oxide.
February 27, 2025 First Atlantic Nickel shares soar on new discovery The discovery hole averaged 0.25% nickel and 0.28% chromium over the entire 293.8-metre length.
February 27, 2025 Congo to enforce artisanal cobalt monopoly after export halt DRC is starting to enforce a long-planned state monopoly to control production of hand-dug cobalt.
February 26, 2025 Sibanye walks away from Rhyolite Ridge lithium project on weak prices The decision follows a review of new studies showing the project didn't meet Sibanye's investment criteria.
ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi Kazakhstan, which currently produces no gallium, is set to become the world's second-largest producer. December 20, 2025 | 08:34 am
