July 18, 2017 Clean energy transition to increase demand for minerals — World Bank Big winners will be aluminum, copper, lead, lithium, manganese, nickel, silver, steel, and zinc and rare earth minerals such as indium, molybdenum, and neodymium.
July 13, 2017 Luxembourg becomes first European country to pass space mining law The bill, approved by a vast majority, defines the conditions companies must fulfill to get a licence for launching a space mining mission.
July 10, 2017 Chile receives 12 bids for value-added lithium projects Twelve companies from seven countries have applied to manufacture lithium-linked products in Chile, officials told journalists on Monday, in what they called a victory for the mining country's push to…
July 7, 2017 Private capital says no to mining Study shows Q2 2017 new private capital for natural resources investment dropped to lowest since 2011 and not a single mining fund were able to raise money.
July 7, 2017 CHARTS: Lithium-rich countries risk missing the boat on electric batteries boom The need for the metal is expected to triple by 2025, but no all the countries rich in lithium are taking advantage of that trend, as shown in these graphics.
July 7, 2017 Tesla to build world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Australia The mega-project will be built in conjunction with French renewable energy firm Neoen and paired with Neoen's existing Hornsdale Wind Farm north of Adelaide.
July 3, 2017 Tesla’s Musk says Model 3 on track, shares rise Chief Executive Elon Musk said firm is on track to produce 20,000 per month by December.
June 27, 2017 Russia’s Nornickel in talks to supply materials for BASF’s battery plans Russia's mining giant Norilsk Nickel (Nornickel) said on Tuesday it was in talks with German chemicals firm BASF to supply raw materials needed in the process for making lithium-ion batteries…
June 27, 2017 Australia backs lithium mine to spur battery push Govt investing in lithium mine for first time
June 26, 2017 Time to invest in Africa? Expansion opportunity comparisons for Africa have been likened to the growth stories of China or India at the infancy of their economic transformations
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
