January 19, 2025 IGO flags impairment on lithium hydroxide division The miner cited a decline in value of its troubled Kwinana refinery, which is grappling with production delays and a lithium price slump.
January 17, 2025 Biden boosts loan for ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine to nearly $1 billion The loan is nearly 50% larger than a conditional funding commitment made two years ago, and cannot be reversed by incoming President Donald Trump.
January 17, 2025 Anglo American targets deal for Brazil nickel mines in H1 2025 The Barro Alto and Niquelandia mines have attracted interest of bidders from “different nationalities and backgrounds,” says its CEO in Brazil.
January 17, 2025 EU environment chief sees opportunity in recycled raw materials The EU is under growing pressure from businesses to foster the investment needed to build a sustainable economy and ensure access to key raw materials.
January 17, 2025 Rio Tinto to form new lithium unit after Arcadium buy Rio Tinto Lithium would control the miner’s $2.5 billion Rincon project in Argentina but not its controversial Jadar project in Serbia.
January 17, 2025 Codelco, Saudi Arabia eye joint copper investments The collaboration could also extend to lithium, as Saudi Arabia seeks to import the battery metal from Chile for domestic processing.
January 16, 2025 Standard Lithium and Equinor secure $225m to develop Arkansas project Since December, Standard Lithium has operated a pilot DLE plant at its South West Arkansas project.
January 16, 2025 Will Indonesia shut the nickel spigot to spur prices? Indonesia’s clout in the global nickel market rivals OPEC’s in oil.
January 16, 2025 Zijin to buy 25% stake in Chinese lithium miner for $1.87 billion The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge Mining, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai.
January 15, 2025 US Strategic Metals, AlphaSierra One partner to bolster domestic critical minerals supply chain The companies said they will leverage their complementary expertise to advance efficient extraction, processing, and distribution of critical minerals within the US.
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
