October 24, 2024 Arkansas lithium projects heat up with royalty battle, huge underground resource The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission on Nov. 4 is to hear an application filed by those companies and others to potentially set the royalty rate.
October 24, 2024 CHARTS: Nickel, cobalt, lithium price slump cuts average EV battery metals bill by 60% The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $537 compared to $1,342 in August 2023 and a monthly peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning…
October 24, 2024 Talon Metals makes new copper-nickel discovery in Michigan The company reported nearly 100 metres of copper and nickel mineralization from its first drill hole at the Boulderdash target.
October 24, 2024 Argentina’s lithium hunters scale back as EV shift slows The global lithium sector is struggling due to prices that have slumped over 80% since last year.
October 24, 2024 US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy The move reflects the growing realization in Washington that efforts to combat climate change will be moot unless the it boosts its production of critical minerals.
October 24, 2024 NextSource ships first Madagascar graphite to global markets The graphite concentrate comes from the Molo mine and is destined to Germany and the US under agreements.
October 24, 2024 Eramet takes full control of lithium project from Tsingshan The Centenario project was attractive despite a drop in lithium prices and full ownership would let Eramet decide how to pursue a planned second production facility.
October 23, 2024 Sibanye’s Montana woes underscore miners’ growing reliance on Washington A fight over government largesse shows how much the stakes have changed for US mines as overseas rivals have expanded market control.
October 23, 2024 Volt Lithium produces battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Texas operations Volt has been operating its proprietary DLE system in the field since September, when it achieved its first lithium production.
October 23, 2024 Rebels take control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub With Myanmar responsible for 57% of global dysprosium and terbium supply, prolonged disruption would limit feedstock for permanent magnets used in virtually all EV motors.
Chile loads its copper cannon with 13 projects for a bullish 2026 The projects, worth $14.8 billion, are set to advance next year as tight supply and stronger prices reshape the market. December 23, 2025 | 03:00 am
