Panama’s ‘novel ideas’ comments offer hope for giant copper mine Speaking to reporters in Panama City Thursday, Jose Raul Mulino said he will visit towns near the mine that have been affected by its closure. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2025 | 11:00 am
Video: Conflict in Congo threatens supply of key mineral for smartphones and AI Conflicts in the DRC could impact the global supply of tantalum, a key mineral used in capacitors for electronics. Staff Writer | February 27, 2025 | 10:33 am
Three novel approaches that can revolutionize batteries Scientists are scrambling to find new materials that could revolutionize energy storage. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2025 | 10:26 am
India exploring critical minerals in Zambia, Congo and Australia The move comes as India is taking efforts to reduce its reliance on imports of minerals such as lithium. Reuters | February 27, 2025 | 9:27 am
China’s 2024 lithium carbonate output rises 45%, ministry says China's production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide also rose 26%. Reuters | February 27, 2025 | 9:10 am
Avalon bumps Separation Rapids lithium resource by 28% in Ontario Measured and indicated resources now total 12.98 million tonnes grading 1.34% lithium oxide. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | February 27, 2025 | 8:49 am
First Atlantic Nickel shares soar on new discovery The discovery hole averaged 0.25% nickel and 0.28% chromium over the entire 293.8-metre length. Staff Writer | February 27, 2025 | 8:44 am
Workers seek collective bargaining at Rio Tinto Pilbara mine Workers are voting on making an agreement that would guarantee annual pay increases as living costs rise. Reuters | February 27, 2025 | 8:32 am
Congo to enforce artisanal cobalt monopoly after export halt DRC is starting to enforce a long-planned state monopoly to control production of hand-dug cobalt. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2025 | 7:00 am