September 12, 2023 Synthetic graphite for EV batteries: Can the West crack China’s code? Synthetic graphite could account for nearly two-thirds of the EV battery anode market by 2025.
September 11, 2023 Scramble for riches: Can South America’s Lithium Triangle mint new millionaires? Argentina, Bolivia and Chile hold two thirds of the world’s lithium reserves.
September 11, 2023 Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry China recently announced curbs of some critical metals used in the semiconductor industry.
September 11, 2023 Australian mineral prospectors double fund inflows to A$2.84bn in quarter – report Conditions have improved for explorers after they had moved into cash preservation mode early in the year.
September 11, 2023 Russia’s largest untapped copper deposit starts concentrate production The long-awaited Udokan project in Russia's far east is coming on stream at a challenging time.
September 11, 2023 Scotgold shares halted as firm’s future in limbo Scotgold said financing talks were at an “advanced stage”, but it it risks going into administration if it fails to secure investment.
September 10, 2023 US lags behind China, India, EU when it comes to battery recycling – report The US still needs to deploy the necessary infrastructure to match the recycling pace of those regions, a recent report by IDTechEx shows.
September 10, 2023 US, Saudi Arabia in talks to secure metals in Africa – WSJ A state-backed Saudi venture would buy stakes in mining assets worth $15 billion in African countries, which will permit US companies to buy some of the production.
September 10, 2023 Four killed in blast at Chinese-owned quarry in Ghana The granite quarry is owned by Chinese company Omni Quarries.
September 10, 2023 Rail companies can weaken effects of carbon taxes on coal-fired energy – research New research explains how and why rail transportation companies have the power to reduce the effectiveness of carbon taxes imposed on coal-fired energy plants.
AME calls on BC Premier to appeal court decision on Indigenous rights in mineral claims staking The BC court previously determined the province’s DRIPA incorporates the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. December 12, 2025 | 01:32 pm
