December 19, 2025

Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease

The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.

December 18, 2025

Ontario, Ottawa sign deal to speed up major projects

The deal will bring a “one project, one review” approach to major infrastructure initiatives in Canada’s most populous province.

December 18, 2025

Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction

The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.

December 17, 2025

Global lithium prices spike but remain below 2024 average, says Cochilco

The average price to date is $9,306/ton, 24% lower than the $12,296 registered in 2024.

December 17, 2025

Lithium prices surge in China after authorities announce plan to revoke mining licences

Beijing said the licences had long expired—some over a decade ago—and most were for ceramic clay or limestone mining.

December 15, 2025

White House plans more ‘historic deals’ with mining sector, official says

Jarrod Agen, who previously held roles at defense contractor Lockheed Martin, said Trump aims to "jumpstart" mining projects in Alaska and also in Arizona.

December 15, 2025

Li-FT Power expands in Quebec with $87M acquisition of Winsome

Li-FT will also acquire an aggregate 75% interest in the Galinée property in Quebec from Azimut and SOQUEM.

December 14, 2025

Massive critical minerals deposit found in Utah

Its project may host as many as 16 different strategic minerals, Ionic Mineral Technologies said.

December 12, 2025

BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitions

The Vicuña joint venture between BHP and Lundin Mining filed for the tax, customs and currency exchange benefits offered under the RIGI program.

December 12, 2025

Lithium may get much-needed demand boost from battery storage

The cost of building utility-scale batteries has declined in recent years.