September 24, 2024

US-led group weighs funding more mineral projects to counter China dominance

The Minerals Security Partnership has already announced support for 13 projects since the collaboration began in 2022.

September 24, 2024

Congo’s South Kivu governor clears miners to resume operations

All mining activities in the restive region were suspended in July.

September 23, 2024

Canada to invest $42 million in Yukon, Northern British Columbia mining infrastructure

The C$60 million in funding will be divided between two key infrastructure projects for critical minerals mining,

September 20, 2024

US to award $3 billion to 25 projects for battery manufacturing sector

Move will increase domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials to shift their production away from China.

September 19, 2024

CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check

Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry.  

September 18, 2024

Electra teams with Ontario First Nations investment firm on battery recycling

The effort is focused on selling black mass, made by recycling dead lithium-ion batteries, to Electra’s proposed refinery in northern Ontario.

September 13, 2024

Metals-rich Kazakhstan seeks niche in battery supply chain

The country is issuing hundreds of new exploration licenses to attract fresh investment.

September 13, 2024

IGO maps out ‘thoughtful’ path for the next decade

Australian battery metals miner says lithium, copper and nickel are where it wants to be, despite challenges.

September 12, 2024

US Strategic Metals, Glencore enter processing partnership with Chilean Cobalt

The partnership is expected to strengthen US critical minerals supply chains.

September 11, 2024

Lithium miner stocks soar as CATL adjusts output at key mine

The unconfirmed suspensions could cut some 8%, or around 5,000-6,000 metric tons, of China's monthly LCE production.