Stardust Power inks long-term lithium supply deal with SumitomoThe supply agreement has an initial term of 10 years, with annual delivery of 20,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate.Staff Writer | February 3, 2025 | 10:28 am
India approves $1.88bn to develop critical minerals sectorThe funding illustrates India's efforts to reduce its reliance on…Reuters | January 29, 2025 | 10:56 am
China funnelled $57 billion to control critical mineral supply chainA network of at least 26 state-backed banks has helped…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2025 | 4:12 am
Zijin vies with Glencore after record year for profits Zijin has grown aggressively in the past decade, becoming a major global copper supplier by building out big new projects in Congo and China. Bloomberg News | January 22, 2025 | 7:59 am
Bolivia steps up lithium dealmaking despite growing opposition Authorities are negotiating contracts with European and Australian firms, according to president of state-owned lithium company YLB. Bloomberg News | January 21, 2025 | 3:14 pm
Fortescue, Tłı̨chǫ Government sign MOU at AME Roundup The MOU creates the foundation for shared interests in possible future mining opportunities. Staff Writer | January 21, 2025 | 12:26 pm
Trump’s EV rollback not expected to suppress appetite for critical minerals Trump on Tuesday revoked predecessor Joe Biden's 2021 executive order that sought to ensure half of all new vehicles sold in the US by 2030 are electric. Reuters | January 21, 2025 | 11:30 am
Chile seeks projects to extract cobalt and rare earths from mining waste The country's development agency is offering $3-$4m over three years for studies on extracting cobalt and rare earths from tailings. Staff Writer | January 21, 2025 | 8:13 am
Eramet’s Bories to step down as CEO, stay on as chair Eramet expects to announce Bories' successor as CEO by the end of the first quarter. Reuters | January 21, 2025 | 6:36 am
IGO flags impairment on lithium hydroxide division The miner cited a decline in value of its troubled Kwinana refinery, which is grappling with production delays and a lithium price slump. Reuters | January 19, 2025 | 4:24 pm
Lithium Argentina investors OK Canada exit The move is expected to become effective Jan. 23, subject to approvals such as a final court order from the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | January 17, 2025 | 2:20 pm
Biden boosts loan for ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine to nearly $1 billion The loan is nearly 50% larger than a conditional funding commitment made two years ago, and cannot be reversed by incoming President Donald Trump. Reuters | January 17, 2025 | 11:25 am