December 18, 2025 Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
December 17, 2025 Global lithium prices spike but remain below 2024 average, says Cochilco The average price to date is $9,306/ton, 24% lower than the $12,296 registered in 2024.
December 17, 2025 Lithium prices surge in China after authorities announce plan to revoke mining licences Beijing said the licences had long expired—some over a decade ago—and most were for ceramic clay or limestone mining.
December 15, 2025 White House plans more ‘historic deals’ with mining sector, official says Jarrod Agen, who previously held roles at defense contractor Lockheed Martin, said Trump aims to "jumpstart" mining projects in Alaska and also in Arizona.
December 15, 2025 Li-FT Power expands in Quebec with $87M acquisition of Winsome Li-FT will also acquire an aggregate 75% interest in the Galinée property in Quebec from Azimut and SOQUEM.
December 14, 2025 Massive critical minerals deposit found in Utah Its project may host as many as 16 different strategic minerals, Ionic Mineral Technologies said.
December 12, 2025 BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitions The Vicuña joint venture between BHP and Lundin Mining filed for the tax, customs and currency exchange benefits offered under the RIGI program.
December 12, 2025 Lithium may get much-needed demand boost from battery storage The cost of building utility-scale batteries has declined in recent years.
December 12, 2025 Korean study unlocks Latin America lithium playbook Research explains why lithium-rich Latin American countries took different policy paths despite similar incentives for stronger state control.
December 11, 2025 Chile’s weekend runoff puts Codelco future at stake Chile’s polarizing presidential runoff will determine how the country restores its struggling mining engine and tackles security.
Barrick officially resumes operational control of Mali mine Company will resume production gradually and focus on mandatory training for employees and contractors, according to a memo. December 18, 2025 | 09:58 am
