March 6, 2025 Rio Tinto creates lithium unit after completing $6.7B Arcadium deal Deal positions Rio Tinto among the world’s largest lithium miners, trailing only US-based Albemarle and Chile’s SQM.
March 5, 2025 Surge Battery approved for expanded exploration at Nevada lithium project The decision allows the company to begin construction of new roads and cross-country trails and drill pads.
March 5, 2025 Video: China fuels EV battery boom as industry landscape shifts, Adamas says “The growth in battery capacity is not just about numbers; it signals a fundamental shift in how we source critical metals and design EV batteries," notes Frik Els.
March 5, 2025 SQM cuts spending amid drawn-out lithium price slump The Chilean lithium producer will invest $1.1 billion across its businesses in 2025, compared to $1.6 billion in 2024.
March 4, 2025 Congo courts Trump for strategic minerals tie-up as war looms Congo has asked for an urgent meeting between Presidents Felix Tshisekedi and Donald Trump to discuss a pact.
March 4, 2025 PDAC: Trade war could fast-track mine approvals, panelists say Drawn-out permitting timelines have been a long-standing irritant for miners in Canada.
March 4, 2025 Trump triggers trade war with tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico US President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%.
March 3, 2025 E3 Lithium secures $3.2M Canadian gov’t funding for Clearwater project The funding to E3 will be used to undertake preconstruction work on transportation and energy infrastructure for the Clearwater project.
March 3, 2025 Toronto exchange’s mining dominance under threat as explorers exit The Toronto Stock Exchange represents 40% of the world’s public mining companies, compared to 56% in 2010.
March 2, 2025 PDAC: Canada, Australia risk falling behind in investment race, BHP boss says Countries such as the US, Argentina and Saudi Arabia are making “sizeable” efforts to reform their mining sector and attract capital, Mike Henry said.
Global potash market shrugs off US move to end Belarus sanctions Belarusian exports still face hurdles, as European Union sanctions remain in force. December 15, 2025 | 03:09 pm
