December 8, 2023 Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producers The copper producing nation holds significant quantities of cobalt in its mining tailings, which could make it a global powerhouse.
December 7, 2023 ATHA announces three-way merger with Latitude, 92 Energy to bolster Canadian uranium portfolio ATHA is holder of the largest cumulative exploration package in each of the Athabasca and Thelon basins.
December 7, 2023 Green Tech eyes Ontario’s first lithium mine at Seymour as metal price drops The project, including two mines and spodumene concentrators in the province’s northwest, has an after-tax net present value of C$1.2 billion.
December 7, 2023 Surge Battery Metals secures mineral rights at Nevada North lithium project The company has secured control of over 25% of the mineral rights for the private lands within its flagship project in Elko County.
December 7, 2023 Lifezone Metals updates mineral resource for Kabanga nickel project The project in Tanzania is believed to be one of the world's largest and highest grade undeveloped nickel sulphide deposits.
December 7, 2023 Arras Minerals joins forces with Teck to explore critical minerals in Kazakhstan Teck made its first investment into Arras last November by acquiring a 9.9% stake.
December 7, 2023 Ivanhoe Mines quadruples exploration budget for 2024 The primary focus of exploration activities will be on the Western Foreland project in the DRC.
December 6, 2023 Rob McEwen ups stake in junior explorer Goliath Resources The owner of McEwen Mining made his first investment in Goliath as recently as October 2.
December 6, 2023 Gold Royalty invests $31 million in Aura Minerals project in Brazil Financing is composed of a $21 million net smelter return royalty over the Borborema project, and a $10 million gold-linked loan.
December 5, 2023 i-80 Gold reports best drill hits yet at Ruby Hill in Nevada Hole iRH23-42A returned 116.3 metres grading 10.1% zinc and 0.3 gram gold per tonne.
Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home. December 20, 2025 | 06:23 am