November 13, 2024

COP29 spotlights critical minerals as African women count the cost

Africa holds over 40% of the world's reserves of transition minerals like cobalt, lithium and copper.

November 13, 2024

Ontario to invest another C$13m in 84 mineral exploration projects

Last year, more than C$950 million overall was invested into Ontario’s exploration projects.

November 12, 2024

Friedland considers floating African iron ore company on ASX

The IPO, expected before June 2025, seeks to raise capital for acquiring "overlooked" critical minerals projects in Australia.

November 8, 2024

VIDEO: Trump re-election to bring commodity volatility in coming months

As Trump’s policies take shape, miners face uncertainties that could reshape the global commodity landscape, says CRU analyst Alex Tuckett.

November 6, 2024

Gold price falls after sweeping Trump win boosts dollar

Trump's win could translate into a global trade conflict that will trouble commodities markets as it drags in Europe and key Asian economies.

November 6, 2024

World’s biggest cobalt miner is gloomy on the EV metal’s future

The adoption of cobalt-free LFP batteries has gained momentum in recent years.

November 6, 2024

China’s industry ministry plans to step up lithium, cobalt, nickel exploration

The plan is targeting an increase in the scale of the new energy storage manufacturing industry to match demand by 2027.

November 6, 2024

Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom

Trump wants to rescind all unspent funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, which could pour cold water over the US clean energy boom.

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 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.