July 25, 2025 China lithium futures rise 8% to hit six-month high The most active lithium carbonate futures in Guangzhou hit the highest since January 21 at 80,520 yuan ($11,244) a metric ton.
July 25, 2025 US targets mine waste to boost local critical minerals supply The Interior Department will simplify federal rules for recovering minerals like rare earths, lithium, and cobalt from mine waste.
July 24, 2025 China’s ‘lithium capital’ flags permit issues at eight mines Analyst says the measures will "help the industry clean up excess supply."
July 23, 2025 Argentina approves Galan Lithium for incentives scheme, but rejects Ganfeng Galan Lithium's project at the Hombre Muerto salt flat is the sixth investment to be approved for RIGI benefits.
July 23, 2025 New Ghana mining laws to shorten licence periods, boost community investment Under the proposed law changes, prospecting licences would no longer be held indefinitely.
July 22, 2025 Germany gives Vulcan Energy 104 million euros to produce clean lithium The funding will be disbursed from October 1 over the course of 36 months.
July 21, 2025 US rare earth stock cracks top 50 mining companies for the first time Non-Chinese rare earth producers have been conspicuously absent from mining’s top tier, now worth a collective $1.5 trillion, up $200 billion year to date.
July 21, 2025 Zimbabwe’s spodumene exports surge 30% despite weak lithium prices Africa's top lithium producer exported 586,197 tonnes of spodumene concentrate between January and June.
July 21, 2025 AVZ slams Congo-KoBold deal over disputed lithium project AVZ claims a new US-backed partnership on the Manono lithium and tin deposit clashes with an arbitration ruling.
July 18, 2025 KoBold signs Congo deal to boost US mineral supply Congo and Kobold Metals agree on exploration tie‑up to boost critical‑minerals output.
US development-finance agency targets AI, minerals in expansion A key priority for the DFC’s expanded efforts will be critical minerals, especially in mid-stream processing projects. December 18, 2025 | 12:30 pm
