December 9, 2025

Costs of EV battery material cobalt hydroxide jump on Congo export restrictions

Congo has set new conditions for exporters, potentially complicating the recently introduced quota system.

December 8, 2025

Liontown inks spodumene supply deal with China’s Canmax Technologies

Liontown has offtake agreements with automakers, including Tesla and Ford Motor.

December 8, 2025

Congo miners urge urgent talks to clear cobalt export backlog

China is unlikely to see cobalt shipments from Congo’s new export quota before April, a veteran analyst said.

December 8, 2025

Global scramble for critical minerals to shape markets in 2026: BMI

BMI sees tight supply, industrial policy and critical minerals competition steering mining investment in 2026.

December 7, 2025

Anson Resources inks lithium supply MoU with Nusano for nuclear use

Anson will supply lithium chloride samples from its Green River project in Utah.

December 7, 2025

Congo sets new export conditions to keep tight grip on cobalt

The new conditions require miners, among other things, to pre-pay a 10% royalty within 48 hours and secure a compliance certificate.

December 5, 2025

Albemarle jumps as UBS says it’s time to buy on lithium recovery

The company was raised from the equivalent of hold by UBS analysts.

December 5, 2025

Codelco, Rio Tinto push forward lithium venture, easing jitters

Companies met this week to discuss the early-stage Maricunga lithium project, as well as two copper exploration project in Chile.

December 5, 2025

Big-spending SQM joins Chile’s hybrid bond boom

Lithium giant has become the third Chilean company to sell hybrid notes in the local market in the past four months.

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.