November 13, 2025 Chinese battery material makers push for higher prices as cobalt rally hits supply chain Makers of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NCM) precursors have sought higher offers for long-term contracts in recent week.
November 11, 2025 China’s critical minerals curb has billion-dollar impact on US GDP: Macquarie Macquarie estimates the US is about 80% import reliant for rare earth compounds and metals, with approximately 70% of those coming from China.
November 6, 2025 Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.
November 4, 2025 California lithium company eyes 2026 IPO to attract US government investment Controlled Thermal Resources aims by next July to spin off its minerals assets and part of its geothermal power generation business.
October 30, 2025 Eramet cuts spending and vows more turnaround efforts The company, which has faced weakness in metal prices and production setbacks, has revised down its 2025 capital spending forecast.
October 29, 2025 Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments The decision is part of moves to improve governance and efficiency, the office of President Joseph Boakai said.
October 21, 2025 RANKED: Top 10 automakers by battery cobalt spending Congo’s export quotas have lit a fire under cobalt prices and spending on the battery material is up 51% year on year despite ongoing thrifting.
October 21, 2025 Appian, World Bank start $1B critical minerals fund Washington-based IFC will anchor the fund, contributing $100 million at first.
October 20, 2025 South32 posts 135% jump in quarterly manganese output The diversified miner said it had successfully executed the operational recovery plan at its Australia operations.
October 17, 2025 New Ontario rules aim to speed up mine approvals Ontario has introduced rules designed to cut mine approval times by half.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am
