May 28, 2024 Firebird receives first key permit for Chinese manganese sulphate plant Construction of the plant is projected to take approximately 12-15 months, with start of operations targeted for late 2025.
May 26, 2024 Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – report A new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and innovative fast-charging methods are driving the adoption of electric and autonomous mining vehicles.
May 25, 2024 Video: China’s dominance drives global battery trends, says Adamas Intelligence China continues to dominate the EV market, as every second electric car sold globally in the past year was made in the country.
May 24, 2024 NGO sues Norway over deep-sea mining plans WWF argues that Norway's decision to allow seabed exploration breaches national law, goes against experts' advice and sets a risky precedent.
May 23, 2024 US Congress to fund $2m Pentagon study on deep sea mining The Pentagon will explore the feasibility of refining ocean-floor minerals in the U.S., reports the Wall Street Journal.
May 23, 2024 South32 CEO Kerr says open to buying joint Anglo American manganese assets South32 has been one of the most active miners in buying and selling assets.
May 19, 2024 Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research A portion of the stirred-up bottom material caused by deep-sea mining remains visible in the water at long distances.
May 12, 2024 US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
May 9, 2024 Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.
May 7, 2024 Firebird Metals confirms low-cost Chinese manganese operation with feasibility study According to the feasibility study, the projected capex of the Stage 1 operation is estimated at $83.5 million.
EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high. December 05, 2025 | 10:47 am
