October 24, 2023 Nigeria seeks to tighten rules to curb raw mineral exports The country has lithium, gold, bitumen and iron ore deposits and is intent on emulating nations such as Indonesia in climbing up the commodities value chain.
October 24, 2023 Australia boosts critical minerals fund by over $1 billion to attract international investors The $1.3 billion boost will increase the capacity of Australia’s Critical Minerals Facility to finance mining and processing projects for materials.
October 24, 2023 Rock Tech Lithium to raise $7.3 million for Georgia Lake, converter projects Located 160 km northeast of Thunder Bay, Georgia Lake is planned as an open-pit and underground mining project.
October 24, 2023 Namibia orders police to stop Chinese firm’s lithium exports China's Xinfeng has previously clashed with Namibian authorities over exports.
October 24, 2023 In Australia’s outback, Rio Tinto prepares for a low carbon future Rio's newest mine, Gudai-darri, is on track to hit record production, while it halves carbon emissions by 2030.
October 23, 2023 Sayona drilling outlines expansion potential at Moblan lithium asset Besides the potential to increase resources, drilling inside the pit shell continues to show continuity and consistency in grade and thickness.
October 23, 2023 SQM buys 30% stake in Australia’s Pirra Lithium The Chilean lithium giant will ultimately increase its interest to 40% by spending $1.9 million in exploration.
October 20, 2023 Lithium company executive seeking federal backing was key figure in Alberta Energy Regulator spending scandal Zeeshan Syed, a former Alberta Energy Regulator executive who was engulfed in a public sector spending scandal in Alberta welcomed two Liberal cabinet ministers to the Thunder Bay site of…
October 20, 2023 South Africa’s QGC secures $1 billion for push into green metals The company plans to develop deposits of metals such as lithium, copper and nickel in southern and eastern Africa.
October 20, 2023 Atlantic Lithium granted 15-year permit for Ghana mine It comes as Ghana seeks to diversify away from gold production to tap into the multibillion-dollar battery metals industry.
Column: Maritime logistics at the sharp end of the critical minerals race China has imposed export controls on seven rare earth elements and related products, a move that caused disruptions across valuable industries. December 12, 2025 | 03:54 pm
