February 28, 2025 SQM expands into Africa with Namibian lithium deal The deal is SQM’s first partnership in Africa and is expected to speed up project development, located 35 km from Andrada’s Uis tin mine.
February 28, 2025 China keeps unprecedented hold on metals with mining push abroad China increased overseas mining investments last year, boosting its control over the metals supply chain amid global reliance concerns.
February 27, 2025 Rio Tinto buyout target Arcadium posts loss on falling lithium prices Rio Tinto plans to create a standalone lithium division after it completes the $6.7 billion acquisition.
February 27, 2025 India exploring critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia The move comes as India is taking efforts to reduce its reliance on imports of minerals such as lithium.
February 27, 2025 China’s 2024 lithium carbonate output rises 45%, ministry says China's production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide also rose 26%.
February 27, 2025 Avalon bumps Separation Rapids lithium resource by 28% in Ontario Measured and indicated resources now total 12.98 million tonnes grading 1.34% lithium oxide.
February 27, 2025 Scientists predict major quake in Chile’s mineral-rich north Chile is located on the seismically active Ring of Fire that surrounds the Pacific Ocean.
February 26, 2025 Fury Gold to buy Quebec Precious Metals The deal would double Fury’s land package in the Eeyou Istchee territory in the James Bay region of Quebec.
February 26, 2025 Sibanye walks away from Rhyolite Ridge lithium project on weak prices The decision follows a review of new studies showing the project didn't meet Sibanye's investment criteria.
February 25, 2025 Rio Tinto selects JordProxa for process plant at Rincon lithium project Based in Australia, JordProxa is a global leader in the design of custom-engineered solutions and modular processing plants to produce battery chemicals.
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
