December 5, 2025

Imerys seeks European content rule for EVs to launch €1.8B lithium project

Plans to invest in lithium mining and refining in Europe have faced headwinds due to falling prices.

December 4, 2025

Eramet eyes manganese, lithium growth in turnaround plan

Company had been pressured by weak metal prices, production setbacks and the buyout of its lithium partner in Argentina.

December 3, 2025

Norway halts deep sea mining

No deep sea licences will be issued in Norway’s territorial waters until 2029, in line with an agreement made with the opposition Socialist Left Party on Tuesday.

December 3, 2025

Column: Congo’s attempt to control cobalt market risks becoming supply shock

The withdrawal of supply from the country that accounted for 70% of global mine production last year has been a booster for cobalt price.

December 2, 2025

Vulcan Energy bags $2.6B financing package for Germany lithium project

The financing package has enabled the Vulcan board to make a final investment decision on the project, company said.

December 2, 2025

Column: China built Indonesia’s nickel boom but could yet bust it

China financed and built Indonesia's nickel industry, transforming the country into the world's largest producer in the space of a decade.

December 1, 2025

Kodal ships first spodumene concentrates to China

The company expects the payment to total $24 million, which would be the first revenue generated by its Malian subsidiary.

November 30, 2025

Tianqi keeps door open to international arbitration in SQM fight

The company has been arguing that a deal to give Codelco majority ownership in SQM’s prized Atacama lithium should have gone to a shareholder vote.

November 28, 2025

SolGold rejects Jiangxi takeover bid amid copper deals frenzy

The copper miner said it was the second takeover approach from Jiangxi Copper in less than a week.

November 28, 2025

European Metals jumps on $417M Czech lithium boost

Grant for Cinovec is among the largest direct project-level funding commitments for critical raw materials.