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.

March 26, 2025

Tianqi Lithium returns to loss on prolonged battery metal rout

The Chinese lithium giant posted a net loss of 7.9 billion yuan ($1.1 billion) in 2024 citing weaker prices.

March 26, 2025

Mali expects rise in gold output in 2025 on reopened Barrick operations

Production is expected to reach 54.7 metric tons of gold, after plunging 23% to 51.7 tons in 2024.

March 25, 2025

NYSE-parent plans to launch battery metals derivatives this year

Intercontinental Exchange plans to launch derivatives in nickel, cobalt and lithium spodumene in London later this year.

March 25, 2025

EU selects 47 strategic projects to secure critical minerals access

The list supports the 2024 Critical Raw Material Act, which boosts the EU access to key metals and minerals.

March 24, 2025

CHART: Top 20 automakers by battery metal spending

BYD’s battery metals bill was $1 billion below Tesla despite selling 2 million more EVs while GM’s per EV costs are the highest in the industry.