April 21, 2025

Politicians aiming to win over mining sector ahead of Australian election

Both sides of Australian politics are aiming to win over the mining sector ahead of the country’s federal election on May 3.

April 18, 2025

Trump to fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across US

The projects include those owned by Perpetua Resources, Rio Tinto, Hecla Mining, Albemarle and Warrior Met Coal.

April 17, 2025

Nigeria signs minerals pact with South Africa in diversification push

Nigeria is seeking to revamp a mining sector that has long been underdeveloped.

April 17, 2025

Kodal clears key permit hurdle for Mali lithium mine

Transferring the Bougouni lithium license to its subsidiary clears the way for export approvals and compliance with the Malian government.

April 16, 2025

MinRes board rocked as two governance directors resign

Susie Corlett and Jacqueline McGill were privately very critical of the behaviour shown by outgoing managing director Chris Ellison.

April 16, 2025

Ukraine, US make ‘substantial progress’ on minerals deal, Kyiv says

Trump is seeking a minerals deal as part of his push to end Ukraine's war.

April 15, 2025

Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports

China has placed some rare earth elements under export restrictions in retaliation to Trump's steep tariffs on Chinese goods.

April 15, 2025

SQM-Codelco in crosshairs of Chile presidential frontrunner

Evelyn Matthei has pledged to review a landmark deal that would see SQM relinquish a majority stake in its prized Atacama salt flat mine to Codelco.

April 14, 2025

Copper traders, manufacturers discuss funding for Chile smelter

Enami has started sounding out advisers for a process to finance the Paipote smelter.

April 14, 2025

Study confirms drop-in electrode technology enables 10 minute EV charging at -10°C

US company said its platform can provide the charge even at low temperatures—without compromising safety, cycle life, or compatibility with existing manufacturing processes.