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 12, 2024

Posco, Lithium South to jointly develop Hombre Muerto project

Deal avoids a lengthy, costly, and uncertain legal undertaking, as both companies hold claims to the same ground but in different provinces. 

January 11, 2024

International Battery Metals leases lithium filtration plant for US production

The move would make IBAT the first company to commercially produce lithium with a DLE technology.

January 11, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Manara Minerals fund plans metals trading arm

Manara is in talks to potentially buy a stake in Pakistan's Reko Diq mine.

January 11, 2024

Harvard lithium metal battery may be apt for industrial, commercial applications

A new lithium metal battery can be charged and discharged at least 6,000 times and can be recharged in a matter of minutes.

January 10, 2024

American Lithium sees Peru project value triple to $5 billion

The Falchani project, located in southern Peru, is awaiting government approval of an early environmental permit study.

January 9, 2024

AustralianSuper ups stakes in Pilbara Minerals, Endeavour Group

The stake increase makes AustralianSuper the largest stakeholder in Pilbara.

January 9, 2024

EMP Metals shares PEA for Viewfield lithium brine with post-tax NPV of $1bn

The project will produce lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) for the battery market over a 23-year period.

January 9, 2024

Norway approves deep sea mining in Arctic Ocean

The bill, voted 80-20 by lawmakers on Tuesday, allows commercial mineral exploration, but mining licences won't be issued just yet.

January 9, 2024

CME’s lithium contract volumes thrive after price slump

CME's lithium hydroxide contract is cash-settled, therefore easy to use as hedgers do not need to worry about taking delivery of unsuitable grades.