August 8, 2019 Danakali secures financing for power plant at vast potash project in Eritrea The Colluli potash mine has been deemed “a game changer” for Eritrea’s economy.
August 7, 2019 Lithium and cobalt prices to remain under pressure as supply overtakes demand – report But Fitch analysts remain positive on both lithium and cobalt and expect prices to recover, as EV demand for both metals catches up to supply.
August 7, 2019 Trump’s quest to quit China’s rare earths hits Australia The remote Outback region of northern Australia would seem an unlikely outpost in the simmering global trade war, but the mining hot spot may help solve a critical issue for…
August 7, 2019 Lucapa finds Mothae mine’s “best” diamond yet The diamond received a D color rating, meaning it’s colourless and extremely rare.
August 6, 2019 Galaxy Resources flags impairment charge on review of flagship lithium project The lithium miner attributed the charge to the Mt Cattlin mine project's development costs related to its acquisition of General Mining Ltd.
August 6, 2019 Spodumene supply surge sinks lithium prices Australian producers hit as 33% year-to-date spodumene price decline accelerates with little prospect of short term relief.
August 6, 2019 The rocky road to achieving fully autonomous mines A new Clareo report argues that systems of the major OEMs are a barrier to implementation, and unless something changes, achieving a fully autonomous mine will remain a distant vision.
August 6, 2019 Northern Minerals cancels rare earths deal with China firm, cites contract breach The cancellation comes amid speculation that China could cut off supplies of the rare earths metals.
August 6, 2019 Lithium Australia reports high-grade lithium mineralisation at Youanmi project The miner said results suggest Youanmi could provide critical local feedstock for its lithium-cathode and battery business units.
August 5, 2019 Australian Mines secures supply deal with S. Korean company SK Innovation will purchase 100% of the battery-grade cobalt sulphate and nickel sulphate produced from Australian Mines' flagship Sconi project.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm