January 8, 2025

China becomes world’s second-largest holder of lithium reserves, Xinhua reports

China's lithium reserves have risen from 6% to 16.5% of the global total, state media reported.

January 8, 2025

Gemfields faces 21% tax as Zambia reinstates export duty

Combined with an existing 6% mineral royalty tax, the 15% export duty on emeralds represents a significant tax burden for Gemfields.

January 7, 2025

Colorado start-up raises $5.1m to advance critical mineral separation with biochemistry

Alta aims to increase supplies of rare earth elements like neodymium and dysprosium by cost-effectively separating them from abundant low-grade sources.

January 7, 2025

Equinox Gold extends Fazenda mine to 2033

Fazenda has been operating since 1984 as a combined underground and open pit mine, producing over 3.3 million oz. of gold to date.

January 7, 2025

British Columbia’s EAB upholds $97k fine against Teck Coal for workplace injury

Teck Coal was found to have contravened the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in the province.

January 7, 2025

Novel lithium metal battery achieves unprecedented cycling results, CEO says

Pure Lithium announced results it says have never been previously reported from lithium metal battery cycling, and further proves its technology’s commercial viability.

January 7, 2025

Scottie drills more high-grade gold in British Columbia ahead of initial resource statement

Highlights among the most recent batch of results include 2.6 metres grading 20.2 grams gold per tonne.

January 7, 2025

Sandvik acquires US-based CAM reseller FASTech

FASTech will be a part of the business unit holding Mastercam, the the world’s leading CAD/CAM software provider.

January 7, 2025

Nippon Steel’s thwarted bid sets up tougher rivalry with Chinese mills

Creating an entity to compete more effectively with China was touted as a key rationale behind the Japanese firm’s proposal to purchase US Steel.

January 7, 2025

Thunder Gold’s Tower Mountain drilling in Ontario cuts best gold hit in 50 years

"Establishing similar grades on the eastern margin increases confidence we can find a Tier 1 gold deposit," its CEO said.