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.
February 25, 2025 Merdeka Battery gets $1.4 billion loan for new nickel plant A subsidiary of China’s Zhejiang Huayou will manage the construction of the new HPAL plant.
February 25, 2025 China cobalt stocks jump as Congo exports ban sparks “chaos” A surprise export ban in the DRC lifted the near-term outlook for the material used in alloys and batteries.
February 25, 2025 Rio Tinto selects JordProxa for process plant at Rincon lithium project Based in Australia, JordProxa is a global leader in the design of custom-engineered solutions and modular processing plants to produce battery chemicals.
February 25, 2025 Battery metal rout set to force unprofitable miners to cut costs A wave of cost cutting and potential consolidation looms for lithium and nickel miners in the year ahead.
February 24, 2025 Congo offers US, Europe minerals in exchange for peace President Felix Tshisekedi urged direct trade and didn't rule out a minerals deal if tied to ending the nation's conflict.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am