June 14, 2023

Michigan awards key environmental permit for graphite processing plant

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

June 6, 2023

Quebec touts millions in government funding for battery metal projects

Quebec is becoming known for mining project funding that hands out several hundred million dollars a year and promotes the province as a battery metals hotspot.

May 22, 2023

International Graphite gets $3m grant from Australian gov’t for proposed mine at Springdale

Funding will be used to advance feasibility studies for the company’s proposed mine at Springdale, and advanced battery anode material manufacturing plant at Collie.

May 18, 2023

Australia hands out critical minerals grants

Australia is pushing to reap more value from its mineral wealth and become a leading supplier of battery chemicals.

April 28, 2023

US-EU critical minerals deal would give EU broader trade relief

An accord would essentially allow EU companies to take advantage of some of the benefits in the IRA.

April 26, 2023

Syrah estimates $539 million in costs for Louisiana plant expansion

The development follows the completion of a definitive feasibility study of Vidalia Further Expansion project.

April 17, 2023

The UK identifies key critical minerals areas

The national-scale assessment is one of the first steps in the UK Government’s critical minerals strategy.

April 17, 2023

Tanzania signs $667 million deals for rare earth and graphite projects

Deals are part of the president's drive to fast-track negotiations on long-pending mining and energy projects.

April 13, 2023

Australia forging ahead on critical minerals accords with allies

The government has signed new agreements with Japan, Germany, the UK and India since late last year.

April 13, 2023

Rare zircon samples give new clues on earth’s ancient dwellers

Old and rare examples of zircon with graphite inclusions tell the story of ancient life on earth.