July 31, 2023

Albemarle to invest nearly $83m in Patriot Battery Metals for 5% stake

Patriot will use the proceeds to accelerate development activities at the Corvette lithium project in Quebec.

July 31, 2023

Lynas signs updated contract with US govt for Texas facility

A contribution of about $258 million by the US government is allocated to the project.

July 31, 2023

Exxon in talks with Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen on supplying lithium

The talks are in the early stages and also include battery giants Samsung and SK On.

July 31, 2023

New stretchable battery may pave the way for smart clothes

US-based researchers have developed a successful prototype of a fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery.

July 31, 2023

BMO led all mining M&A financial advisers in deal value during H1 2023 — report

UK-based consulting firm GlobalData has announced their latest legal and financial adviser league tables, based on the total value and volume of […]

July 30, 2023

The mining world turns to Saudi cash for critical metal supply

Saudi Arabia is seeking to take minority stakes in global mining assets that will over time help provide access to supplies of strategic minerals.

July 29, 2023

Crystallex gets priority in proceeds from Citgo owner share sale

The auction of shares in Citgo Petroleum’s parent company would help to pay $1.2 billion awarded to Crystallex as compensation for a gold mine seized more than a decade ago.

July 27, 2023

Gold price drops as upbeat US data lifts dollar, yields

Data showed the US economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter.

July 26, 2023

Alaska asks US Supreme Court to undo EPA Pebble mine veto

Alaska said the restrictions violate the state’s sovereign right to regulate its lands and waters.

July 26, 2023

US says it must work with Latin America more on key minerals

The Biden administration has begun a push to diversify the US’ sources of important goods and materials and to reduce dependency on China.