Lithium price surges in China after Ganfeng chairman predicts 2026 demand boom
The most-traded lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange rose 9%.
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Syrah Resources, Tesla to further extend graphite supply deal deadline
Syrah's 2021 contract with Tesla aimed to supply 8,000 metric tons of graphite anode materials over a four-year period.
Barrick Mining considers splitting into two entities
Post split, one company would be focused on North America, and the other on Africa and Asia, Reuters sources said.
Around 30 people killed in Congo copper mine incident, officials say
The incident occurred on Saturday at the Kalando mining site in Lualaba province.
China rare earths deal ‘hopefully’ done by Thanksgiving, Bessent says
Bessent also disputed a recent Wall Street Journal report that said Chinese officials planned to restrict access to rare earths.
Climate talks turn to risks of extracting critical minerals
For the first time, countries have included language on critical minerals — and the risks associated with their extraction and processing — in a draft decision.
Op-Ed: Hard rock, smart tools – how AI is rewriting mining
What felt distant a few years ago is now in practice on the ground.
Canada plans mining, rare earths stakes to combat China
Canada has unveiled a suite of measures to shore up access to critical minerals, including fast-tracking mining projects deemed to have national importance.
US biomining startup raises $13.5M in seed funding
Endolith is currently developing an AI-guided process that uses microbes to extract copper and other critical minerals from low-grade and complex ores.