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.

February 25, 2025

Battery metal rout set to force unprofitable miners to cut costs

A wave of cost cutting and potential consolidation looms for lithium and nickel miners in the year ahead.

February 24, 2025

Congo offers US, Europe minerals in exchange for peace

President Felix Tshisekedi urged direct trade and didn't rule out a minerals deal if tied to ending the nation's conflict.