December 12, 2024

Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism

Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows.

December 11, 2024

Syrah Resources declares force majeure for graphite mine in Mozambique

Mozambique has been rocked by protests against a disputed election since early October, with at least 100 fatalities reported.

December 11, 2024

Europe set to miss potential for battery material recycling

Europe could recycle enough battery materials to supply two million EVs in 2030, but energy costs and a lack of financial support mean it is unlikely to do so.

December 11, 2024

US cobalt miner to Trump: use tariffs as ‘scalpel’ not ‘sledgehammer’

Jervois, like many US producers of critical minerals, has struggled in recent years as Chinese rivals flood global markets with cheap supplies.

December 11, 2024

London Symposium: ‘Mining must move at the pace of business, not bureaucracy,’ Ontario’s Pirie says 

Ontario's bid to lead in the critical minerals boom in Canada is fuelled with funding increases and deregulation goals in a new mining code.

December 11, 2024

Liontown ships first cargo from Kathleen Valley to long-term customer

The shipment totalled about 33,000 wet metric tonnes of spodumene concentrate from the Kathleen Valley lithium mine.

December 10, 2024

US DOE to invest $17 million in critical minerals technology projects

The projects, which span 11 states, are designed to strengthen and streamline the manufacturing of high-impact components and technologies.

December 10, 2024

Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help

Global lithium surpluses expected to persist through 2027.

December 9, 2024

Brazilian Nickel advances project financing with LOI for $550m

The funding represents 40% of the Piauí nickel project’s overall financing package.

December 9, 2024

Germany to backstop Savannah’s spodumene lithium project in Portugal

The loan guarantee underscores the sense of urgency in Germany and other members of the EU to develop a domestic lithium supply chain.