February 16, 2013 Myanmar: No incendiary weapons used on copper mine protest crackdown The country rejected Saturday an independent report claiming security forces used white phosphorus in a crackdown on a Chinese-backed copper mine protest last November.
January 18, 2013 Shell opens its largest grease plant in China Company set to supply growing demand in world's biggest auto market.
January 17, 2013 Painting a rosy picture of lithium and tantalum Quebec junior’s Rose project to make the most of rapidly changing market for critical minerals
January 10, 2013 Canada Lithium Signs Off-take Agreement with Marubeni for up to 5,000 tonnes per year of Lithium Carbonate It has signed a three-year distributorship agreement with Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan's largest commodities trading companies.
January 8, 2013 Zinc key ingredient to make the ultimate portable battery The innovation could enable a completely new generation of devices, known so far as wearable electronics.
December 24, 2012 Investments in lithium projects in Argentina total USD 4 billion in 2012 Global lithium reserves are estimated to total 10 million metric tons, of which 9 million metric tons are thought to be located in Latin America, mainly Argentina, Chile and Bolivia.
December 22, 2012 Lithium Americas to invest ARS 3 billion in lithium, potasium project in Argentina Lithium Americas has announced it will invest ARS 3 billion (USD 816.75 million) in its Caucharí-Olaroz mining project in Argentina.
December 12, 2012 Ancient plant dye used to make eco-friendly biomass batteries Ancient plant dye acts as outstanding organic electrode
December 11, 2012 Monarques Resources announces the discovery of a Lithium Pegmatite with 1.96% Li2O on 12.0 m on its Lemare property The discovery of a Lithium Pegmatite, with 1.96% Li2O on 12.0m, occured on the company`s Lemare property, Canada.
December 7, 2012 Afghanistan grants key copper and gold permits The government of Afghanistan announced Friday its preferred bidders for three of its four current mineral tenders, with a consortium backed by City of London banker Ian Hannam, former BHP…
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
