April 10, 2024

Pioneer Lithium gets financial backing from Ontario government

The amount received represents a rebate of up to 50% of eligible exploration costs at its flagship Root Lake project in Canada.

April 9, 2024

Lithium market struggles to recover after epic boom and bust

A stuttering recovery in lithium prices is providing a fresh reminder of why the dramatic rally of recent years was followed by an even more breathtaking collapse.

April 8, 2024

Azure Minerals approves Rinehart-SQM takeover

The deal values the lithium miner at A$1.7 billion ($1.1 billion).

April 8, 2024

Scientists figure out how to speed up development of key Li-ion battery materials

Many current and upcoming energy storage and electronic devices depend on intercalated materials.

April 8, 2024

Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief

Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.

April 8, 2024

EU commissioner says FTA with Australia would help minerals push

Talks between the two sides on a trade pact collapsed last year with Canberra unhappy over access to EU markets for its farm goods.

April 7, 2024

Dry Andes more sensitive to lithium mining than previously thought – study

Research shows that the Dry Andes region of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia is more sensitive than previously thought to environmental change and human activities such as mining.

April 5, 2024

Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024

World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.4 trillion, with losses at the very top offsetting a banner quarter for gold and copper stocks.

April 5, 2024

Tesla scraps low-cost car plans amid fierce Chinese EV competition

Tesla has canceled the long-promised affordable car that investors have been anticipating, as reported by Reuters.

April 5, 2024

EU sees hope for US minerals deal from new forced labour law

The EU is set to implement its law on forced labour this year.