November 17, 2023 Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.
November 17, 2023 Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries.
November 16, 2023 China’s controls on graphite exports “a loud wakeup call” for the US, says Graphex CEO While there is a need for 200,000 tonnes of graphite to meet demand, the reality is, the current US supply capability is zero.
November 7, 2023 RANKED: World’s top 10 graphite projects Graphite grabbed recent news headlines when China announced it will require export permits for some graphite products.
November 6, 2023 The graphite lesson: Expect more critical metal shortages It’s been a big couple of weeks in mining circles and that’s being led by a surge in graphite stocks.
November 3, 2023 Northern Graphite reopens North America’s only producing mine Lac des Iles graphite mine and plant in Quebec were suspended in the second and third quarters on weak market conditions.
November 1, 2023 Ottawa outlines eligibility for companies seeking C$1.5bn in critical minerals infrastructure funding Natural Resources Canada announced projects eligible to apply for the new Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund include clean energy and transportation projects that support critical minerals mines.
October 31, 2023 Canada, US must spur critical mineral mining, refining at home to secure clean energy shift, American envoy says Both countries need to build up their mining and refining, and battery making capacity quickly.
October 31, 2023 New graphite-based material can be ‘everything all at once’ A new material can be tuned to exhibit three important properties never before seen in natural graphite.
October 30, 2023 Appian invests in US graphite-focused firm Urbix Appian has also inked a deal with Urbix to develop a commercial-scale downstream graphite processing facility in the US.
Sandvik to build $37M mining service hub in Canada Facility consolidates cutting, parts and aftermarket services to support potash, uranium and hard-rock mining by late 2026. December 22, 2025 | 08:11 am
