January 9, 2024

AustralianSuper ups stakes in Pilbara Minerals, Endeavour Group

The stake increase makes AustralianSuper the largest stakeholder in Pilbara.

January 9, 2024

EMP Metals shares PEA for Viewfield lithium brine with post-tax NPV of $1bn

The project will produce lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) for the battery market over a 23-year period.

January 9, 2024

Norway approves deep sea mining in Arctic Ocean

The bill, voted 80-20 by lawmakers on Tuesday, allows commercial mineral exploration, but mining licences won't be issued just yet.

January 9, 2024

CME’s lithium contract volumes thrive after price slump

CME's lithium hydroxide contract is cash-settled, therefore easy to use as hedgers do not need to worry about taking delivery of unsuitable grades.

January 9, 2024

Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals

Junior producers have been particularly hard hit.

January 8, 2024

2023 commodities report: winners and losers in the global market

Commodities as a whole had a challenging year, with the group finishing down 12.55% due to a number of factors.

January 8, 2024

Lithium Chile awarded huge concession in Argentina’s Arizaro Salar

An environmental impact study will be filed for an exploration program to be completed on Block IV during the year.

January 8, 2024

Lithium junior Kali Metals soars on ASX debut

The Western Australia-based junior entered the ASX on the right foot, having raised A$15 million ($10m) on a heavily oversubscribed IPO.

January 7, 2024

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.

January 5, 2024

Lithium lowdown: Q4 2023 roundup and analysis

A critical review of current developments in the global lithium industry and key takeaways by Chris Williams, Analyst at Adamas Intelligence.