August 28, 2025

MinRes posts $904 million loss as Ellison exit drags on

Managing director Chris Ellison is set to leave due to transparency issues and misuse of resources, but MinRes struggles to find a successor.

August 27, 2025

Lithium shares plunge in Australia as miners swing to losses

Its underlying loss was A$112 million.

August 27, 2025

KoBold Metals granted lithium exploration rights in Congo

The newly awarded permits are located in southeastern Congo near the Manono lithium project.

August 27, 2025

Rio Tinto overhaul cuts to three units, axes execs, reviews mines

Rio Tinto’s new boss Simon Trott is merging divisions, reviewing mineral assets and signalling more tough choices ahead.

August 26, 2025

Troilus, Torngat ink offtakes on Canada’s German mission

The deals underscored Canada’s push to develop critical minerals by broadening investment ties with Europe and Asia.

August 26, 2025

Rock Tech inks German renewable energy deal for lithium plant

From the start of commissioning, a significant share of the converter's electricity demand is to be covered by renewable sources.

August 26, 2025

Merz and Carney vow deeper cooperation on critical minerals

The initiative includes co-funding of new projects.

August 26, 2025

Guard killed in armed attack at Kodal’s Mali lithium mine

Attackers on motorcycles targeted the Bougouni mine but fled after military forces engaged them. No other staff or contractors were harmed.

August 25, 2025

Galan Lithium proceeds with $13M financing for Argentina project

The proceeds are expected to fund the Phase 1 construction activities at the HMW project in Catamarca province.

August 25, 2025

US adds copper, potash, silicon in critical minerals list shake-up

Silver was added to hedge against a low-probability, high-impact disruption in Mexico, with the final list to be published in about a month.