September 5, 2024 Canada invests $6 million to boost critical minerals recycling in Ontario This funding will support the development of a circular economy for rare earth elements for permanent magnets and the recycling of graphite.
September 4, 2024 Sovereign Metals touts “outstanding” battery-grade graphite from Malawi project It has confirmed Kasiya's natural graphite presents a low-cost opportunity to develop lithium-ion battery supply chains outside of China.
September 3, 2024 POSCO International to invest $40 million in Black Rock Mining POSCO's stake in Black Rock Mining will increase from 10.1% to 19.99% after the first tranche of the investment.
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 29, 2024 Northern Graphite boosts production, plans new pit at Lac des Iles Northern Graphite is the only graphite producer in North America.
August 28, 2024 Column: China fires latest warning signal with antimony controls China's announcement of antimony export restrictions has added fuel to a red-hot market.
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 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 21, 2024 China’s exports of critical minerals recover after curbs imposed Overseas sales of gallium, germanium and graphite show a spike in the month that preceded export controls as buyers stocked up.
August 7, 2024 NextSource completes equipment upgrade for Molo graphite mine The Madagascar mine is now meeting or exceeding recovery and grade expectations, consistently producing concentrate at a carbon content of between 95%-97%, the company said.
Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home. December 20, 2025 | 06:23 am