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Northern Dynasty's Pebble mine
Trump advisers urge ending environmental reviews for mines receiving US funds
19th December 2024 By: Reuters

Advisers to incoming US President Donald Trump are recommending he waive environmental reviews for federally funded critical minerals projects to boost domestic production of materials used in... 


The Phase 1 Lionheart project area
Vulcan Energy signs €879m conditional debt commitment letter for European lithium project
18th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia- and Frankfurt-listed Vulcan Energy has signed an €879-million conditional debt commitment letter with Export Finance Australia and a group of seven commercial banks for the financing of... 


President Javier Milei
Rio Tinto’s $2.5bn lithium plan is a win for Milei
13th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Rio Tinto Group plans to invest $2.5-billion in a new lithium mine in Argentina in a win for President Javier Milei’s efforts to deregulate the country’s economy and lure foreign investment. The... 


Safety vests with the Rio Tinto logo
Rio Tinto chief speaks out over allegations, eyes Chile lithium project
12th December 2024 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm was "devastated" over the news of sexual harassment lawsuits against the company, he told Reuters on Thursday, while also expressing optimism for a potential lithium... 


Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto to invest $2.5bn in Rincon lithium project capacity expansion
12th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diversified mining company Rio Tinto has approved a $2.5-billion investment to expand the Rincon project, in Argentina – the company's first commercial scale lithium operation – demonstrating its... 


Covas de Barroso in Portugal
Savannah Resources gets temporary land access for Portuguese lithium project
12th December 2024 By: Reuters

London-listed Savannah Resources has secured temporary land access to a large chunk of its future lithium mining site in northern Portugal, allowing it to conduct fieldwork and begin the second... 


Lithium operation in Argentina
Argentina mining chamber says exports up slightly this year, likely flat in 2025
12th December 2024 By: Reuters

Argentina's mining exports are expected to rise nearly 6% this year, lifted by more lithium sales, as well as higher gold and silver prices, the head of the country's top mining association said on... 


Vulcan Energy launches €100m placement to fund Lionheart project
11th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Emerging renewable-energy and lithium producer Vulcan Energy has announced a €100-million (A$164-million) institutional placement and strategic placement to support the commencement of critical... 


Further measures to lower exposure to diesel particulate matter.
New commitment to reduce exposure to diesel emissions in underground mines
11th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A most fundamental human need is to breathe fresh air. Yet, for millions of people working in underground mines across the globe, this is not a given. Now, members of the international ICMM mining... 


Gold smelting in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe wants 26% free-carry stake in new mining projects
11th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zimbabwe is planning to hold 26% of new mining projects on a free carry basis, and will also negotiate with existing operators to acquire a similar stake. “We need to move to a level where we reach... 


Volt Lithium, Wellspring Hydro to test lithium extraction technology in North Dakota
11th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Calgary-based Volt Lithium has entered into a field study agreement with Wellspring Hydro to trial its proprietary direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology in North Dakota’s Bakken formation.... 


Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers' help
Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers' help
10th December 2024 By: Reuters

Many lithium mines, led by Chinese operators, are maintaining production of the raw material needed for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, in defiance of prices weak enough to trigger mass output... 


Chile doubles number of lithium sites open to investment
Chile doubles number of lithium sites open to investment
6th December 2024 By: Reuters

Chile has designated six more sites where private companies are eligible to extract lithium, adding to six previously announced, the mining ministry said on Thursday. Chile, the world's No. 2... 


Marula to move Blesberg to contract mining
5th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has confirmed that mining operations at its Blesberg lithium and tantalum mine, in South Africa, will move to a contract mining basis in... 


Kraftblock co-founder and CEO Dr Martin Schichtel.
Mines urged to fill renewables gaps with green electrons from on-site waste heat
5th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Mines using renewable energy are being encouraged to harvest and store heat wasted during minerals processing and to then use its green electrons to close renewables intermittency gaps that come... 


CV5 forms part of the Shaakichiuwaanaan property in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region.
Patriot produces battery-grade lithium hydroxide from CV5 pegmatite
5th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Patriot Battery Metals has successfully produced a marketable and on-specification battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate sample from spodumene concentrate sourced from its CV5... 


Lepidico placed in administration after capital raise for Namibia project falls short
Lepidico placed in administration after capital raise for Namibia project falls short
5th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed lithium exploration company Lepidico has been placed in voluntary administration following unsuccessful attempts to secure financing for its Karibib lithium project in Namibia.... 


Employee working at a nickel smelter
$5.4tr investment in mining needed by 2035 to meet new energy demand – report
4th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

A new report published by the Future Minerals Forum states that an estimated $5.4-trillion in investments is required by 2035 to meet the growing demand for key materials in the mining and metals... 


Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto reinforces strategy for diversified growth, targets 1Mt/y of copper
4th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest mining companies, has reaffirmed its goal of producing one-million tonnes a year of copper by the end of the decade, as part of its strategy to become a global... 


Rio Tinto unveils initial resources and reserves for Rincon
4th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining company Rio Tinto on Wednesday announced initial mineral resources and ore reserves for its Salar del Rincon lithium brine deposits in Argentina. The initial mineral resources... 


Chile aims to invest $83bn in mining through 2033, newspaper says
4th December 2024 By: Reuters

Chile plans to invest about $83.18-billion from this year through 2033, state-run agency Cochilco said in a study cited in a newspaper report on Tuesday, an increase of 27% from last year's... 


Portugal plans to hold delayed lithium tender in 2025
4th December 2024 By: Reuters

Portugal's government plans to launch a long-delayed tender of lithium prospecting licenses in 2025 as it seeks to make the country a top European supplier of critical metals for the green... 


An image showing the Barroso lithium project
Savannah secures potential $270m loan guarantee for Portugal lithium project
3rd December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

German export credit agency Euler Hermes has confirmed in a non-binding letter of interest the potential for a guarantee on a loan of up to $270-million for UK-headquartered Savannah Resources’... 


Wolfsberg lithium project shifts into fast lane with EIA exemption
Wolfsberg lithium project shifts into fast lane with EIA exemption
2nd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria has taken a big step forward as ECM Lithium (ECM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals, received confirmation from the Carinthian... 


Platinum metals support every step of the green hydrogen fuel cell economy.
Platinum demand outlook lifted higher by series of new global hydrogen fuel cell buildouts
2nd December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The outlook for platinum group metals (PGM) demand has been uplifted by a series of new developments in the field of platinum-catalysed green hydrogen generation as well as concomitant fuel cell... 


Lithium Argentina leaves Canada to establish domicile in Switzerland
Lithium Argentina leaves Canada to establish domicile in Switzerland
2nd December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX- and NYSE-listed Lithium Americas (Argentina) has announced plans to redomicile from Canada to Switzerland, a move designed to enhance the company’s growth prospects and financing flexibility.... 


Pilbara and Posco complete South Korea lithium hydroxide facility
Pilbara and Posco complete South Korea lithium hydroxide facility
29th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian miner Pilbara Minerals on Friday announced the completion of construction for Train 2 of the lithium hydroxide monohydrate chemical facility being developed in a joint venture (JV) with... 


CleanTech Lithium taps Tony Esplin as CEO ahead of 2025 ASX listing
CleanTech Lithium taps Tony Esplin as CEO ahead of 2025 ASX listing
29th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Explorer and developer CleanTech Lithium has announced the appointment of Australian national Tony Esplin as CEO designate. His appointment comes as the company sets its sights on an ASX listing in... 


Wildcat says Tabba Tabba is Australia’s largest undeveloped lithium resource
Wildcat says Tabba Tabba is Australia’s largest undeveloped lithium resource
28th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian lithium explorer and developer Wildcat Resources has announced a new mineral resource estimate for its Tabba Tabba prospect, near Port Hedland, confirming the project as the largest... 


Lithium Ionic secures $266m in potential Exim financing for Brazil project
Lithium Ionic secures $266m in potential Exim financing for Brazil project
28th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed Lithium Ionic has announced a major step forward in the development of its Bandeira lithium project, in Brazil, with a nonbinding letter of interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank... 


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