March 31, 2023 Chinese lithium producers set price floor as demand evaporates – sources The move would come as prices plunge on a significant slowdown in demand for EVs in China.
March 30, 2023 CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade.
March 30, 2023 Sayona, Piedmont Lithium restart commercial production at NAL project in Quebec Sayona is targeting 226,000 tonnes per year of annual lithium concentrate production.
March 30, 2023 South African ex-Treasury boss helms billion-dollar lithium plan The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker.
March 30, 2023 Australia risks losing pole position in critical minerals race Industry executives are calling for a national strategy to speed that development by fast-tracking mine permitting.
March 30, 2023 Scientists figure out how to improve lithium metal batteries’ durability Korean researchers developed a new anode material that they believe can accelerate the commercialization of durable and lightweight lithium metal batteries.
March 29, 2023 Vale signs agreements with Chinese companies to reinforce strategic agenda in Asia One agreement relates to investment in the Morowali project in Indonesia.
March 29, 2023 Mexican president proposes tougher mining laws, shorter concessions The proposal would sharply reduce the length of mining concessions to 15 from 50 years.
March 29, 2023 US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed with Japan this week.
March 29, 2023 Premier African Minerals completes Zimbabwe lithium plant, production imminent Zimbabwe holds some of the world's biggest hard-rock lithium deposits and has recently attracted about $700 million in investment.
Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea’s Simandou mega mine as output accelerates The project is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting iron ore after decades of delays and corruption scandals. December 18, 2025 | 10:26 am
