January 13, 2025

Abaxx plans lithium carbonate contract within weeks after nickel launch

The exchange kicked off trading of its nickel sulphate contract on Friday.

January 13, 2025

Factbox: Greenland’s rich but largely untapped mineral resources

A 2023 survey showed that 25 of 34 minerals deemed "critical raw materials" by the European Commission were found in Greenland.

January 10, 2025

US lobbied Greenland rare earths developer Tanbreez not to sell to China

President-elect Trump has expressed interest in taking control of the island.

January 10, 2025

Indonesia sets 2025 nickel ore mining quota at around 200 million tonnes

The country's nickel ore output last year was 215 million tonnes.

January 10, 2025

Zijin in talks to buy $6.4 billion China lithium miner

Zijin, a global powerhouse in copper and gold, is advancing its push into the lithium sector with the potential acquisition of Zangge Mining.

January 9, 2025

Indonesia nickel move may cut global supply by 35%, Macquarie says

Indonesian mine output remains the key swing factor for prices, according to Macquarie.

January 9, 2025

Canada disputes Trump’s claims of resource independence

Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Trump’s assertion that America doesn't need anything from Canada was “simply false.”

January 8, 2025

Brazil offers $815 million to back strategic minerals projects

The support can be used to develop supply chains of minerals including lithium, rare earth elements, nickel, graphite and silicon.

January 8, 2025

Congo rebels muddy minerals market with illegal Rwanda exports, says UN report

The flows started after the M23 movement seized the Rubaya area, which has one of the world's largest deposits of coltan.

January 8, 2025

China becomes world’s second-largest holder of lithium reserves, Xinhua reports

China's lithium reserves have risen from 6% to 16.5% of the global total, state media reported.