July 9, 2024 Codelco eyes 10% stake in Teck’s Quebrada Blanca copper mine Codelco values the interest in Quebrada Blanca, currently held by Chilean state mining firm Enami, at about $500 million.
July 8, 2024 Ramp Metals plunges after new gold assays in Saskatchewan Ramp is betting on a geological trend 30 km southwest of the historical Rottenstone open pit mine.
July 8, 2024 Canada’s resources not enough to ride energy transition wave: Ian London London argues that Canada urgently needs to establish commercialization hubs to produce finished products like batteries, permanent magnets, and cathodes.
July 7, 2024 China’s Shandong province plans $14bn lithium battery industry by 2025 The plan includes expanding the category of consumer batteries, improving quality and performance, and strengthening research and development.
July 4, 2024 Canada sets high bar for approving large M&A deals in critical minerals Some of the country's largest mining companies are copper producers, which means any foreign investment involving those miners would face intense scrutiny.
July 3, 2024 Pure Energy gets approvals for plant construction at Clayton Valley lithium project The Vancouver-based miner is exploring and developing the largest mineral land holdings in the area, which adjoin and surround Albemarle's Silver Peak mine.
July 3, 2024 Rio Tinto, Saga Metals team up to hunt for lithium in northern Quebec Under the option agreement, Rio Tinto Exploration Canada can acquire an initial 51% interest in Legacy over a period of four years.
July 3, 2024 India’s Jammu and Kashmir lithium block gets no bids in second attempt The government in February 2023 found its first lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir with estimated reserves of 5.9 million metric tons.
July 3, 2024 Eramet targets November production start at Argentina lithium plant Eramet aims to start production at its new Centenario lithium plant in Argentina before the end of the year.
July 2, 2024 BASF pulls plug on Chile investment plans amid EV slowdown The German chemicals giant withdrew from initial talks with Vancouver's Wealth Minerals on Tuesday.
Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49% The gold miner reported underlying net profit after tax of A$759.8 million ($541 million) for the half year ended December 31. February 11, 2026 | 03:33 pm