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.

February 24, 2025

Column: China’s grip on global nickel supply tightens with Anglo sale

Anglo's nickel asset sale is not good news for Western countries looking to escape China's tightening grip on the global nickel supply chain.

February 24, 2025

New Indonesia sovereign wealth fund to invest $20 billion in projects

Investments include more than 20 projects in nickel, bauxite and copper processing.

February 24, 2025

Sigma Lithium on track to double production capacity in Q4

A new plant would allow Sigma to double its annual production of lithium concentrates to 520,000 tonnes.

February 24, 2025

Congo suspends cobalt exports for four months amid glut

Cobalt prices have dropped below $10 a pound, a level not breached for 10 years.

February 21, 2025

Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P

Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration strategies 2024 report shows.

February 21, 2025

Savannah Resources to restart drilling at Barroso as suspension gets lifted

Savannah suspended prospecting work at the beginning of the month due to a precautionary injunction filed by local landowners.

February 21, 2025

China’s Norinco sweetens bid for Congo copper mines as deal stalls

Norinco already owns the Comica and Lamikal mines in Congo.