June 27, 2023

Queensland pledges $164 million to expand critical minerals sector

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk estimates the mineral-producing regions in the state's north alone would be worth about A$500 billion.

June 27, 2023

Cornish Lithium seeks $13m in last-ditch effort to avoid collapse

The UK-based start-up, which aims to produce lithium in Cornwall, warned it could go bust if it fails to secure the needed cash by July.

June 26, 2023

Renewables growth did not dent fossil fuel dominance in 2022, report says

Fossil fuels still account for 82% of supply.

June 26, 2023

Livent reports fire in North Carolina plant

Company said there have been no injuries.

June 26, 2023

Lithium miner Premier’s shares slide on Zimbabwe force majeure

Shares in Premier African Minerals plunged 40% on Monday.

June 26, 2023

Patriot Battery Metals rebuffs company sale report

Australian media reported on Sunday that Patriot had appointed Macquarie Capital with the intention of putting itself up for sale.

June 23, 2023

Mining deal-making declines, but Beaty and others see opportunities  

As the value of mining industry mergers and acquisitions falls from last year’s high, some investors see divergent trends moderating conditions.  

June 23, 2023

US Senate overwhelmingly backs tax treaty with Chile

Without it, taxes on US companies with Chilean operations could climb to more than 44%, the business group said.

June 22, 2023

Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand

Even if more lithium mines are built, there are not enough facilities to produce specialized types of the metal for batteries.

June 21, 2023

Boric’s lithium strategy will hinder Chile’s growth, Conservative rival says

Jose Antonio Kast, who lost to Boric in the 2021 presidential election and aims to run again in 2025.