February 5, 2025

China funnelled $57 billion to control critical mineral supply chain

A network of at least 26 state-backed banks has helped Beijing tighten its grip on critical minerals over the past two decades.

January 9, 2024

High-grade results ‘bode well’ for Graphite One feasibility this year

The results from about 8,730 metres across 52 drill holes were part of Graphite One’s largest exploration program in the company’s history at the Graphite Creek project.

January 7, 2024

Spanish activist group blasts exploration project in Huelva

Geoland Services plans to explore 2,000 hectares in the search for graphite, gold, silver, and nickel.

December 27, 2023

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.

December 21, 2023

Graphene-copper mix may improve efficiency of EV, industrial equipment motors

By mixing the right amount of graphene with copper to make electrical wires it is possible to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution.

December 15, 2023

Visualizing the demand for battery raw materials

This infographic explores an accelerated scenario, where the world aims to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5°C by the end of this century.

December 14, 2023

China approves first graphite export permits after rule change

China started to require export permits for some graphite products from this month to protect national security.

December 6, 2023

Benchmark index puts Nouveau Monde at top of sustainable natural graphite producers

The company outranked all of the Western World, African, and Chinese producers.

December 6, 2023

China metals firms see US rules unlikely to upend supply chains

Rules for battery components should apply from 2024, while critical minerals will be covered from 2025.

December 5, 2023

Column: US looks to shut China out of its battery supply chain

The Biden administration has unveiled plans to exclude Chinese entities from receiving any of the generous tax credits available for investing in the US EV supply chain.