October 30, 2023 AVZ Minerals to file arbitration over contested Congo lithium mine Last week, Zijin Mining said joint venture Manono Lithium SAS was granted rights over the northeast tenement of the Manono mine.
October 29, 2023 Germany’s Scholz says his country willing to invest in Nigerian gas, minerals "There is a willingness to invest, especially in critical minerals," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters.
October 28, 2023 US, UK make progress on critical minerals agreement, US says US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said "significant progress" was made on a US-UK critical minerals agreement in talks on Saturday in Japan.
October 27, 2023 Dixie Gold agrees to friendly takeover by Australia’s Omnia Metals The consideration represents a premium estimated to be in excess of 600% to Dixie Gold's value on the date of agreement.
October 27, 2023 Copycat Chinese lithium firms back Nigerian processing plant The $250 million project is a response to the Nigerian government’s efforts to diversify the economy away from oil.
October 27, 2023 Researchers figure out efficient way to produce key ingredient in Li-ion batteries Japanese scientists synthesized lithium cobalt oxide at low temperatures.
October 27, 2023 Rinehart buys 18% stake in Azure Minerals to block SQM takeover Hancock Prospecting's stake in Azure is just short of the 20% level that would require a mandatory buyout offer.
October 26, 2023 Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid.
October 25, 2023 Azure Minerals agrees to $1bn takeover bid from SQM SQM previously saw its $585 million offer turned down.
October 25, 2023 US, Australia consider tapping public finance vehicles for critical mineral projects The US Export-Import Bank is being eyed as a venue for boosting investment in Australian critical minerals development.
Argentina’s cradle of Malbec wine is warming up to copper mining The San Jorge copper-gold project, controlled by Zug-based Zonda Metals, would be a first for Mendoza. December 18, 2025 | 10:49 am
