November 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform – minister

The Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six.

November 28, 2023

Tanzania plans new $5.6 billion rail to iron ore, coal-rich area

The Mtwara-Mbamba Bay railway with spurs to Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi was first proposed two decades ago.

November 23, 2023

EU and US delay key trade meeting amid deadlock in negotiations

The delay comes as negotiations to agree on global steel accords and a critical minerals deal have both stalled.

November 20, 2023

Next-gen gas sensor technology proposed for industrial, medical settings

New organic–inorganic hybrid gas sensors have shown to be durable, selective, and highly sensitive.

November 17, 2023

Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control

China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.

November 17, 2023

Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply

The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market.

November 17, 2023

Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked

Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries.

November 16, 2023

China’s controls on graphite exports “a loud wakeup call” for the US, says Graphex CEO

While there is a need for 200,000 tonnes of graphite to meet demand, the reality is, the current US supply capability is zero.

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 6, 2023

The graphite lesson: Expect more critical metal shortages

It’s been a big couple of weeks in mining circles and that’s being led by a surge in graphite stocks.