October 31, 2023 American Lithium shares surge on report that boosts Falchani resource six-fold The new MRE contains 5.53 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in the measured and indicated category.
October 31, 2023 Australian mining red tape hurts its global investment case, says Hancock Hancock joins BHP and Rio Tinto in flagging red tape around mining projects as hurting Australia's drive to secure major investment.
October 31, 2023 Patriot Lithium expands footprint in Canada’s “Electric Avenue” It has secured rights over an additional 536sq.km in one of the largest and highest-grade lithium areas in North America.
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.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am