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.
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.
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
