May 9, 2025 Tsingshan ‘has not given up’ on Chile lithium plans despite plant retreat Tsingshan and Chinese automaker BYD backed out of plans this week to build major lithium cathode plants in Chile.
May 9, 2025 Cost of Sibanye lithium project in Finland rises 17% to $880M The revised figure covers the development of the Keliber project through to hot commissioning of the refinery.
May 7, 2025 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold to buy stake in DRC lithium project KoBold plans to acquire AVZ’s stake in the Manono lithium project, aiming to resolve disputes and unlock a major source of the critical metal.
May 7, 2025 BYD and Tsingshan scrap plans for Chile lithium plants Both companies had been selected in 2023 as strategic investors to develop value-added lithium products in Chile.
May 6, 2025 Lake Resources launches review of Argentina lithium project The review is exploring options that include the sale of a stake in the Kachi project.
May 6, 2025 Private equity deals in mining set to rise on energy transition needs, says S&P Global Global output of most battery metals has been declining due to weak prices, highlighting the need for new investments to grow the supply.
May 6, 2025 Saudi Arabia and US to sign mining deal The deal, which will focus on collaboration in mining and mineral resources, is expected to be signed with the US Department of Energy.
May 6, 2025 Lithium Ionic books 29% rise in resources at Bandeira project Measured and indicated resources now total 27.27 million tonnes grading 1.34% lithium oxide.
May 2, 2025 Column: US-Ukraine deal is heavy on symbolism, light on minerals Ukraine's deputy prime minister said she does not expect the jointly-owned Reconstruction Investment Fund to pay out any dividends in the first 10 years.
May 2, 2025 US, Ukraine may wait decade or more to see revenue from minerals deal Developing mines in countries with established mining sectors such as Canada and Australia can take 10 to 20 years, mining consultants said.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm
