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Ranking the world's top lithium producers
Ranking the world's top lithium producers
9th October 2024 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto said on Wednesday it would acquire Arcadium Lithium for $6.7-billion in an all-cash deal that would make it one of the world's largest lithium producers. The global miner would gain... 


Anglo American CE Duncan Wanblad
Sustainable mining possible and necessary for global growth – Wanblad
9th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The mining industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented and protracted change, and many in the mining industry are facing considerable challenges as many commodities are facing revenue... 


Jakob Stausholm addressing a briefing on Rio Tinto's acquisition of Arcadium Lithium.
Rio Tinto locks in lithium future with $6.7bn counter-cyclical deal
9th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

In a counter-cyclical move, Rio Tinto on Wednesday announced a $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, propelling the world’s second-biggest miner into the ranks of major lithium producers.... 


Jose Fernandez
China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says
8th October 2024 By: Reuters

Chinese lithium producers are flooding the global market with the critical metal and causing a "predatory" price drop as they seek to eliminate competing projects, a senior US official said on a... 


CMIF backing for infrastructure supporting Frontier’s PAK lithium project
CMIF backing for infrastructure supporting Frontier’s PAK lithium project
8th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Frontier Lithium has been awarded up to C$6.1-million in funding from the government’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) to support infrastructure for its PAK lithium... 


By buying Arcadium, Rio would gain access to lithium mines, processing facilities and deposits in Argentina, Australia, Canada and the US.
Rio Tinto looks to snap up Arcadium before lithium prices recover
7th October 2024 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto is in talks to buy lithium producer Arcadium Lithium, both companies confirmed on Monday, with the global miner pouncing following a slump in prices for the ultralight metal essential to... 


 Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
South Africa remains attractive mining investment destination – Mantashe
4th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite the South African mining industry having recorded two months of decline in production across some sectors such as coal and iron-ore, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe... 


India, US sign pact to cooperate on critical battery mineral supply chains
4th October 2024 By: Reuters

Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed an agreement on Thursday to cooperate on strengthening supply chains in the two countries for lithium, cobalt and... 


Vale backs Brazil critical minerals fund in nod to government
3rd October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Vale is committed to investing in Brazil’s first fund to support critical minerals as it seeks to diversify, the new chief of the world’s No. 2 iron-ore supplier said Wednesday. Vale has 90% of... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
Infrastructure rehabilitation, more exploration crucial for South African mining industry growth, Mthenjane says
2nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane believes that growing the South African mining industry depends on restoring mining capacity through infrastructure rehabilitation in the short... 


Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati
South Africa needs to transition to renewable energy, Eskom chair tells Joburg Indaba
2nd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa needs to transition into renewable energy in a way that continues to protect the country’s energy availability, Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati told the Joburg Indaba on Wednesday.... 


Hydrogen storage
Low-emission hydrogen project approvals double, but demand and cost uncertainties weigh
2nd October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

A new International Energy Agency (IEA) report shows that the number of low-emission hydrogen projects to have advanced to a final investment decision (FID) stage doubled over the last 12 months,... 


Canterra options Ring of Fire property to Teck
2nd October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Canterra Minerals has entered into an option agreement with Teck Resources, granting the Canadian major an option to acquire a 100% interest in its Ring of Fire property, in... 


Manganese Metal Company Marketing Executive Madelein Todd.
Battery manganese project begins in Mpumalanga, orders placed for long-lead items
1st October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Manganese Metal Company (MMC) of Mbombela is on its way to becoming a Western world beater in the supply of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). MMC’s... 


Rio Tinto partners with UK firm to develop lithium supply chain
Rio Tinto partners with UK firm to develop lithium supply chain
1st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining major Rio Tinto has teamed up with UK-based lithium refinery developer Green Lithium to establish an end-to-end lithium supply chain for the UK and EU's automotive and battery... 


Mining industry highlights lack of capacity, capital to support energy transition as key risk in 2025
Mining industry highlights lack of capacity, capital to support energy transition as key risk in 2025
1st October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The mining and metals sector needs to accelerate growth and build additional capacity to support the energy transition. This trend, alongside the need to maintain capital discipline, has elevated... 


A mine near the town of Rubaya in the DRC
UN says Congo rebels generating $300 000 monthly in seized mining area
1st October 2024 By: Reuters

Rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have consolidated control over the Rubaya coltan mining region, imposing a production tax estimated to generate around $300 000 in monthly... 


UAE firm signs MoU with PIC to advance South Africa’s mining, green energy, transport and logistics sectors
30th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

United Arab Emirates (UAE) diversified natural resources company International Resources Holding (IRH) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Africa's State-owned Public... 


Access to low-cost, green energy makes Quebec a prime location for lithium conversion.
Lithium Universe unveils plans for Quebec refinery project
30th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian company Lithium Universe is progressing its strategy to address the “lithium conversion gap” in North America by establishing a Canada-based lithium chemicals operation. The company... 


ICMM publishes guidance on safe transportation of critical minerals
26th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Nonprofit organisation ICMM has published updated guidance for improving accurate hazard assessment of ores and concentrates during maritime transportation and reducing hazard-related risks.  The... 


Kamala Harris
Harris vows to create US critical minerals stockpile, incentives
26th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Vice President Kamala Harris vowed to create a national stockpile of critical minerals, saying a cache of the materials used in everything from batteries to defense systems is needed for economic... 


US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786m
US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786m
25th September 2024 By: Reuters

The United States has backed an Australian lithium and a rare earths project with up to $786-million in debt funding as Western countries seek to build supply chains for critical minerals.... 


Nornickel opens EV battery R&D centre
23rd September 2024 By: Reuters

Russia's Nornickel opened an R&D centre in St. Petersburg on Monday to study the use of nickel-containing cathode active materials in electric batteries, marking the first stage of the Russian... 


Hermosa operation in Arizona.
Manganese battery opportunity highlighted by US grant to South32’s Hermosa project
23rd September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The use of manganese in batteries for battery electric vehicles is being increasingly explored, with density, charge, costs and durability being among the factors that are putting the hard grey... 


C$40m funding to connect Yukon to power grid, unlock critical minerals development
C$40m funding to connect Yukon to power grid, unlock critical minerals development
23rd September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Canadian government has made available up to C$40-million in funding, pending final due diligence from Natural Resources Canada, for infrastructure developments in the Yukon that aims to unlock... 


Australian Prime Minister Tom Albanese
Australia eyes completion of US critical minerals pact this year
23rd September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Australia expects to conclude an agreement with the US over critical minerals before the end of the year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. Critical minerals and their supply chain will be... 


Dominic Barton
Rio Tinto chair warns mining deals won't solve supply crisis
23rd September 2024 By: Bloomberg

The world needs more mines to cope with rising demand for key energy-transition metals like copper, as mergers and acquisitions will not plug a looming supply gap, Rio Tinto Group chairman Dominic... 


US President Joe Biden
Biden awards $3bn to boost domestic battery production
20th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

American Battery Technology and lithium-producer Albemarle are among 25 companies getting more than $3-billion in funding from the Biden administration to boost domestic production of advanced... 


An artist impression of Red Rock Converter as seen from the north-east on the proposed site in Red Rock.
Rock Tech completes study for Ontario lithium conversion facility
20th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lithium company Rock Tech has confirmed the economic and operational feasibility of constructing a lithium conversion facility in Red Rock, Ontario, following the completion of a scoping study.... 


Malawi grants Globe more time to advance niobium project
Malawi grants Globe more time to advance niobium project
19th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Malawian government has granted Australia-listed Globe Metals & Mining an additional year to begin substantial mine development at its Kanyika niobium project. CEO Paul Smith hailed the... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala.
South Africa's green hydrogen programme attracts R800bn in projects – Deputy Minister
18th September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s national green hydrogen programme has attracted projects worth R800-billion-plus, Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala said on Wednesday, when he called on... 


Coal India eyeing Argentina, Chile for critical minerals, says official
18th September 2024 By: Reuters

State-run Coal India is scouting for critical minerals in Argentina and is in talks with officials in Chile for lithium, India's federal mines secretary V. L. Kantha Rao said on Wednesday. India... 


Panther terminates Manitou Lakes gold option as focus shifts to critical minerals
18th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration company Panther Metals has terminated an option and sale and purchase agreement with Shear Gold over the Manitou Lakes project, in Ontario, Canada, with its focus shifting towards the... 


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