November 8, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s next act is supplying the world with EV batteries

The world’s biggest oil producer is now also aiming to become a key hub for making batteries.

November 7, 2023

Private South Africa port project set to boost manganese exports

Manganese is the fourth-most used metal globally by tonnage.

November 7, 2023

RANKED: World’s top 10 graphite projects

Graphite grabbed recent news headlines when China announced it will require export permits for some graphite products.

November 7, 2023

What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for gold

New study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration budgets this year as juniors struggle to raise capital, but the precious metal still accounts for 46% of the total.

November 7, 2023

Albemarle risks losing lithium market to China on weak prices

The US lithium giant controls about 13% of the global market this year, while Chinese producers have grown their share to 63%.

November 6, 2023

Bill Gates-backed mining startup wants to expand into Congo

KoBold is exploring around the world for new deposits of metals that are key to the global green-energy transition.

November 6, 2023

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to automakers and could lead to cheaper EVs.

November 6, 2023

Savannah Resources enlists Barclay to find partners for Portugal lithium project

Investment bank Barclays and financial consultancy Barrenjoey hired to identify best partners for Savannah's Barroso lithium project in Portugal.

November 6, 2023

Mining tycoons turn up heat at Australian lithium junior Azure

Heavyweights who have long dominated the iron ore sector in Australia are muscling into SQM's takeover of Azure.

November 3, 2023

Northern Graphite reopens North America’s only producing mine

Lac des Iles graphite mine and plant in Quebec were suspended in the second and third quarters on weak market conditions.