July 20, 2023

MinRes backs out of Chinese investment deal with Albemarle

Billion-dollar deal that would have seen MinRes acquire a stake in downstream assets in China owned by Albemarle.

July 19, 2023

Energy transition faces metals gap unless investment rises, report finds

According to the Energy Transitions Commission, it will require production of up to 6.5 billion tonnes of materials cumulatively between 2022 and 2050.

July 19, 2023

Zimbabwe’s $1 billion lithium plan faces setback as Chinese partner cuts stake

South Africa’s Moti Group said a Chinese company with which it planned to develop a lithium processing plant was halving its stake in the venture.

July 19, 2023

No more plundering: Can Africa take control in green mineral rush?

Governments have increasingly restricted or banned mineral exports in a bid to boost processing and retain more of the gains.

July 19, 2023

Rio Tinto flags cost hike at Argentina lithium project

Rio Tinto’s $140 million estimate and schedule for the starter plant at Rincon lithium project are under review due to cost escalation.

July 19, 2023

Tata Group to build $5 billion gigafactory in the UK

Tata's first gigafactory outside of India will supply locally-made batteries to the company's its Jaguar Land Rover factories.

July 18, 2023

It’s carmakers against miners in battle over China-funded metals

Automakers argue they need more leeway on the rules because it’s currently impossible to produce EV batteries without inputs that have at least some Chinese ownership, while US materials producers…

July 17, 2023

Kicking tires: It’s time to talk about mining’s overlooked ESG problem

There are millions of end-of-life tires buried or piled high at mines around the world. A unique Canada-Japan joint venture is tackling this problem head-on in the heart of global…

July 17, 2023

Biden’s energy funds fall behind schedule over China scrutiny

Just four companies have received the money available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.

July 14, 2023

Canada to speed up critical minerals permits in bid to erode China’s dominance

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government hopes to unveil a plan by the end of this year to streamline permitting for mining projects.