Op-Ed: Lithium’s next demand wave extends beyond EV batteries Emerging technologies could add significant lithium demand by 2050, though EVs remain the dominant growth driver. Juan Ignacio Guzmán, GEM Mining Consulting | June 24, 2026 | 5:28 am
Li-FT bets $8M on turning diamond mine into lithium hub Renard mine's facilities and permits could expedite development in Québec's lithium belt. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2026 | 4:08 am
Jindalee Lithium explores environmental stewardship measures for McDermitt project The partnership is intended to support improved environmental outcomes for high-value habitat areas, the company said. Staff Writer | June 23, 2026 | 5:06 pm
Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says The company plans to produce at least 61,000 metric tons of lithium this year and have the capacity to produce 200,000 metric tons by 2028. Reuters | June 23, 2026 | 4:49 pm
Xi pressures Takaichi by throttling key mineral exports to Japan The world’s No. 2 economy has stopped nearly all supplies of some forms of tungsten this year. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2026 | 4:41 pm
Gold price slumps as tech selloff reverberates through global markets The tech slump has heaped further pressure on precious metals. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2026 | 2:39 pm
Petronas makes new gas find at Suriname offshore block Petronas is expected to make a final investment decision this year to develop offshore natural gas reserves in Suriname. Reuters | June 23, 2026 | 2:23 pm
Congo eyes coops, credit scheme to fund mine workers’ equity stakes Authorities are preparing rules to enforce a law requiring miners to reserve 10% of their equity for Congolese nationals. Reuters | June 23, 2026 | 9:56 am
‘Pure’ New Zealand chases gold as record prices burnish allure New Zealand's gold production is on track to double by the mid-2030s to its highest in at least three decades. Reuters | June 23, 2026 | 9:50 am