September 9, 2024

Syrah Resources’ losses deepen as China glut hits graphite demand

Syrah said it had not sold any graphite to China in the first half of the year amid "intense competition".

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.