May 13, 2024 France backs nickel refinery project to bolster battery supply chain The project, called Electro Mobility Materials Europe (EMME), aims to cover 20-30% of France's nickel and cobalt needs for electric vehicles by 2030.
May 11, 2024 Australia’s budget will boost critical minerals, treasurer says Australia’s critical minerals industry is a major part of the government’s push to capitalize on the worldwide green energy revolution.
May 10, 2024 Sibanye seeks to loosen borrowing restrictions as earnings plunge Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman said in the update that declining earnings could impact the company's debt covenants.
May 10, 2024 Philippines eyes boost to nickel processing capacity The Southeast Asian nation is looking to follow neighbouring Indonesia, which lured major investment in processing plants for its huge deposits.
May 10, 2024 Miners seek exemption from Canadian tax hike to save equity deals Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s new budget includes a measure to raise the capital gains tax inclusion rate to two-thirds from one-half.
May 10, 2024 Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.
May 8, 2024 Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits.
May 8, 2024 Indonesia says nickel reserves enough for expansion, despite moratorium call Indonesia's high-grade nickel reserves is estimated to last until 2035, while its low-grade nickel until at least 2069.
May 8, 2024 Canadian carbon firms vie for $100 million Xprize The contest began with 1,300 entrants in 2021.
May 6, 2024 Grid Metals increases resource by a third at copper-nickel project in Manitoba The combined indicated open pit resources increased by 12.4 million tonnes or 37% to 46.2 million tonnes.
Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon In July 2025, a Russian court ruled that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state. December 30, 2025 | 08:24 am
