November 5, 2024 US Strategic Metals gains approval for $100.8m loan program USSM is planning to mine what it considers to be the largest cobalt reserve in North America.
November 5, 2024 Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project.
November 5, 2024 Japanese scientists use AI to boost sodium-ion battery density The team from Tokyo University of Science have leveraged AI to develop high-efficiency sodium-ion batteries.
November 4, 2024 MinRes’ founder Ellison to exit after internal misconduct probe Chris Ellison will leave within 18 months as the board found he used company resources for his personal benefit and evaded taxes.
November 1, 2024 Visualizing the EU’s critical minerals gap by 2030 This graphic underscores the scale of the challenge the bloc faces in strengthening its critical mineral supply by 2030.
November 1, 2024 Syrah secures $150m US loan for Mozambique graphite operation Execution of the loan agreement with United States International Development Finance Corporation follows a three-year process.
November 1, 2024 NextSource reveals new leadership and growth strategy It has appointed Hanré Rossouw as its new president and chief executive to lead the company during the current growth phase.
October 31, 2024 Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine Groups argued the project posed an existential risk to the rare wildflower Tiehm’s buckwheat and could drive it to extinction.
October 31, 2024 Argentina Lithium wins local authority approval to kick off exploration push Officials have approved a two-year permit for the company to kick off exploration in the Paso de Sico concession.
October 31, 2024 American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec Deal grants the Canadian junior a 100% interest in the mineral claims associated with Lac Simard South lithium project.
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