August 29, 2024

Zambia plans state firm to own 30% of critical minerals mines

The government also intends to make investors in the critical minerals sector allocate at least 35% of procurement costs to local suppliers.

August 27, 2024

CHARTS: Battery metals slump slashes average EV materials bill

The sales weighted average value of the lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite contained in the battery​​ of the average EV sold globally is down 60%.

August 26, 2024

Congo wants Trafigura partner Chemaf’s deal with Norinco halted

Chemaf put itself up for sale last year due to a cash crunch that was stalling the expansion of its Etoile and Mutoshi projects.

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.