August 26, 2024 Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, steel The government announced a 100% levy on electric cars and 25% on steel and aluminum.
August 23, 2024 World’s top cobalt producer expects supply pressures to ease Growth in global supply should gradually moderate, according to CMOC.
August 22, 2024 Rio Tinto, Teck take steps to minimize Canada rail shutdown impact Labor dispute at Canada's two biggest rail networks will affect its ability to receive raw materials at several sites.
August 22, 2024 Column: Cobalt supply tsunami hits the market of last resort Someone delivered 23 metric tons of cobalt to London Metal Exchange warehouses last month.
August 20, 2024 US policy to increase mineral production must include revisiting tariffs A three-year, phase-in for tariffs on refined minerals would allow time to expand and build refineries.
August 19, 2024 US gives Electra $20 million to build cobalt plant The funds will support construction of a cobalt sulfate facility in Ontario that will be North America’s only refinery.
August 15, 2024 Stillwater Critical collaborates with Berkeley Lab on geologic hydrogen production The Berkeley Lab has secured funding in the amount of $2 million from the US Department of Energy for this study.
August 9, 2024 Graphic: Investment needed to meet battery demand by 2040 Investment in batteries is expected to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2040.
August 8, 2024 US Strategic Metals tapped for $400 million EXIM Bank loan The company plans to mine what it considers to be the largest cobalt reserve in North America.
August 7, 2024 Qatar invests $180m in US-backed fund to reduce China’s dominance in critical minerals Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has so far invested more than $450 million into projects across North and South America, Europe and Africa.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm