Sigma Lithium begins production at Grota do Cirilo project in Brazil An inaugural shipment of about 15,000 tonnes is expected in May. Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 10:03 am
The UK identifies key critical minerals areas The national-scale assessment is one of the first steps in the UK Government’s critical minerals strategy. Staff Writer | April 17, 2023 | 9:52 am
Gold price extends decline as market looks for cues on Fed rate hike The trend for gold is still up, says Kitco Metals analyst. Staff Writer | April 17, 2023 | 9:51 am
Australian court okays BHP takeover of OZ Minerals Decision was the final hurdle for BHP to acquire OZ Minerals and follows a positive vote from the target company's shareholders. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2023 | 9:32 am
F3 Uranium shares rise on high-grade results from Patterson Lake North The JR zone was discovered by F3 Uranium during a fall 2022 program in Saskatchewan. Staff Writer | April 17, 2023 | 9:31 am
Lithium in China may be bottoming as low margins hit producers Benchmark Minerals said in a report that the price correction in China is "not emblematic of the entire market.” Bloomberg News | April 17, 2023 | 8:13 am
Volkswagen to partner on Indonesia EV battery ecosystem Automaker aims to build an EV battery ecosystem and will partner with Vale, Ford and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt. Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 7:38 am
Tanzania signs $667 million deals for rare earth and graphite projects Deals are part of the president's drive to fast-track negotiations on long-pending mining and energy projects. Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 7:34 am
New battery recycling system allows for 70% lithium recovery A new recycling system allows for recovering 70% of lithium from battery waste without corrosive chemicals, high temperatures, and prior sorting of materials. Staff Writer | April 17, 2023 | 5:30 am