July 15, 2024 Seabed mining regulator meets amid mounting pressure for code Meeting is considered pivotal for the UN body, expected to finalize its decade-long effort to enact regulations by 2025.
June 26, 2024 Norway to award Arctic seabed mining blocks in 2025 The government announced the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation.
June 25, 2024 Japan finds over 200 million tonnes of battery metals in seabed The nodules are said to contain 610,000 tonnes of cobalt (75 years of Japan’s consumption) and 740,000 tonnes of nickel (11 years).
June 12, 2024 Forget copper and gold as steel-making raw material outperforms Prices of 44% grade manganese ore have almost doubled since the start of the year, beating gains of 15% in copper, 12% in gold and almost 30% in tin.
June 6, 2024 Manganese X sample passes first phase of EV supply chain testing by US tech firm The qualification testing is an important aspect of the MOU signed earlier with C4V for a potential manganese offtake deal.
June 4, 2024 South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development South Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa to $10 billion over the next six years.
May 31, 2024 High-capacity iron-based cathodes for EV batteries are now a reality Researchers at Canada’s McGill University unlocked the potential to produce batteries using more sustainable and less costly materials.
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.
Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration Lundin wants to increase its existing reserves totaling 5.54 million ounces, and identify new deposits through a three-year project. February 12, 2026 | 10:29 am
