October 28, 2022 Nth Cycle’s critical mineral refining, recycling technology reduces emissions – study Boston-based metal refining technology company began commercial operations in September.
October 28, 2022 Canada strengthening guidelines to protect critical minerals sectors Significant transactions by foreign state-owned companies in Canada's critical minerals sectors would now only be approved on an exceptional basis.
October 28, 2022 Glencore cuts zinc output guidance after production drops 18% in nine months The forecast comes as the Ukraine war, strikes and floods hit production of five commodities mined by the company.
October 24, 2022 Responsible copper mining framework extended to nickel, zinc and molybdenum The Copper Mark extends its responsible mining assessment already covering a fifth of global copper production, to molybdenum, nickel and zinc with the launch of a pilot program.
October 24, 2022 Trafigura and EVelution Energy plan to develop cobalt plant EVelution Energy is expected to start construction of the plant in Arizona in late 2023.
October 19, 2022 Automakers need more time to meet US minerals requirements for EVs – execs New restrictions on battery sourcing and critical minerals, along with price caps and income caps, take effect on Jan. 1.
October 18, 2022 Researchers better understand what it takes to improve EV batteries’ performance A scientific team tracked the real-time movement of lithium ions inside layered lithium nickel-rich oxides.
October 14, 2022 Sherritt to recoup $260 million of outstanding debt from Cuban partners The new agreements with Cuban partners would allow the Moa joint venture to prioritize dividend payments in the form of finished cobalt.
October 13, 2022 Electra begins commissioning battery materials recycling demonstration plant in Ontario Electra is currently retrofitting its existing cobalt sulphate refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, to accommodate its proprietary hydrometallurgical process designed to treat black mass.
October 13, 2022 MMG to start arbitration against Congo’s Gecamines MMG said armed forces entered its Nambulwa mining lease on Sept. 16 claiming Gecamines had signed a research contract for it.
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