February 9, 2026 Australian lithium miner PLS Group inks supply deal with China’s Canmax Company has signed an offtake deal to supply 150,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate for two year.
February 9, 2026 Elevra, Mangrove Lithium ink offtake MoU for NAL project in Quebec Under the terms of the non-binding MoU, companies intend to negotiate an agreement under which Elevra could supply up to 144,000 tonnes per year of spodumene concentrate.
February 9, 2026 Eramet shares drop as CFO’s suspension deepens management crisis Eramet said in a statement that the suspension of its finance chief was not related to the firing of Paulo Castellari as CEO.
February 9, 2026 US challenges Chinese control in race for African minerals Washington's focus is on Zambia, Guinea and Democratic Republic of Congo.
February 9, 2026 PMET to raise $96M for Quebec lithium exploration Formerly known as Patriot Battery Metals, Volkswagen-backed PMET is working towards a final investment decision on Shaakichiuwaanaan.
February 9, 2026 Sibanye expects short-term platinum price volatility, but return to previous lows unlikely Sibanye was also assessing when to restart its Stillwater West mine in the United States, which was placed on care and maintenance in 2024.
February 7, 2026 Column: As global metals fever spreads, markets buckle under the heat China's metal exchanges have for two months been struggling to contain the unprecedented liquidity rush caused by the spreading metals mania.
February 6, 2026 Eramet’s finance chief steps aside temporarily, days after CEO ouster Company cited disagreements on "operating methods".
February 6, 2026 Codelco forms joint venture with Quiborax for lithium exploration The partnership, called Minera Ascotan SpA, has an initial 34% stake for Codelco and 66% for Quiborax.
February 5, 2026 Environmental groups sue EU commission over Portugal lithium mine Projects like Savannah's in Portugal are seen as a key test of Europe's ability to produce lithium.
Scientist still diving at 90 says deep sea mining won’t succeed “Going up in space is relatively easy compared to going deep into the ocean,” said Sylvia Earle. February 09, 2026 | 01:04 pm
