April 2, 2025 Adviser pushes back on Trump plan to boost domestic minerals production A well-known adviser to the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is pushing back against a plan to use it to boost domestic mining.
April 2, 2025 Zinnwald Lithium surges on German government support The German state of Saxony says the lithium project is a high-priority initiative to end Europe’s dependence on foreign raw materials.
April 1, 2025 Lithium Americas reaches final investment decision for Thacker Pass mine Once open, Thacker Pass is expected to produce 40,000 metric tons of battery-quality lithium carbonate per year.
April 1, 2025 Global battery market entering new phase with high demand, low prices – IEA According to the IEA, global battery demand reached a historic milestone of 1 terawatt-hours last year, with annual electric car sales rising by 25% to 17 million.
April 1, 2025 Mining’s king of private capital says governments must intervene Oskar Lewnowski has a good claim to be the poster boy for private capital in mining.
March 31, 2025 Sigma Lithium misses earnings but sales surge The company said it is on track for doubling production capacity to 520,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate, starting in 2026.
March 29, 2025 China’s mining investment under Belt and Road Initiative sets new record – report China's overseas mining investment under its Belt and Road Initiative hit another peak last year at $21.4 billion.
March 29, 2025 Column: Europe’s future metals strategy hindered by current crisis Chinese over-capacity and high energy prices have accelerated the long-term decline of European steel and aluminum production.
March 28, 2025 Rio Tinto in talks to develop lithium deposit in the DRC – report Roche Dure has the potential to be the largest lithium mine outside Australia.
March 28, 2025 Mining tomorrow: balancing sustainability, safety and demand As the world grapples with mineral demand explosion, a significant shift has occurred in the United States.
Weir to acquire ESCO Elecmetal Fundición Limitada for $75 million Mining technology firm to acquire the remaining 50% share of its Chile-based joint venture. December 12, 2025 | 03:32 pm
