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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... 


WA unveils A$150m lithium support package
WA unveils A$150m lithium support package
27th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Western Australian government has launched a A$150-million support package aimed at safeguarding local jobs and ensuring the state maintains its position as a global leader in battery metals,... 


Galp drops plans to build Aurora lithium refinery in Portugal
27th November 2024 By: Reuters

Portuguese energy company Galp said late on Tuesday it has dropped its plan to build the Aurora lithium refinery after it failed to find a new partner to replace Northvolt, a Swedish maker of... 


Leo Lithium completes exit from Mali JV, shareholders in line for dividend
Leo Lithium completes exit from Mali JV, shareholders in line for dividend
27th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Leo Lithium has completed its exit from the Mali joint venture (JV) with Chinese group Ganfeng, with the company having crossed the final hurdles in its sale of the remaining 40% stake... 


Bolivia says China's CBC to invest $1bn in lithium plants
27th November 2024 By: Reuters

Bolivia's government and Chinese consortium CBC, which includes battery manufacturer CATL, have signed an agreement for CBC to build two direct lithium extraction plants for at least $1-billion,... 


Vulcan in talks with producers to licence lithium technology
26th November 2024 By: Reuters

Australia-listed Vulcan Energy is in talks with lithium companies to licence its filtration technology, tapping a new revenue source as the firm commercialises its renewable-energy project in... 


Chris Ellison
MinRes founder Ellison steps down as Delta Lithium chair
25th November 2024 By: Reuters

Chris Ellison, the billionaire founder of Mineral Resources who was found to have used company resources for personal benefits and evaded taxes, has resigned as the chairman of the Delta Lithium,... 


Rio Tinto-backed lithium tech startup set to raise second round of funds
25th November 2024 By: Reuters

A lithium technology startup backed by Rio Tinto expects to finalise a funding round in the next week to raise A$29-million even as the global lithium market struggles, its Melbourne-based CEO told... 


Australia introduces tax incentive to propel critical minerals industry
Australia introduces tax incentive to propel critical minerals industry
25th November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The Australian government on Monday introduced legislation to Parliament for the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI), a move that industry stakeholders have hailed as a significant... 


Chris Ellison
Mining chief Ellison tells shareholders: ‘I hate what I’ve done’
21st November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chris Ellison, the MD and founder of Mineral Resources, told shareholders that he deeply regretted actions that have been revealed in recent weeks, including not paying personal tax. “I put that... 


Marula accelerates work programme at Northern Cape lithium, tungsten project
21st November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa-focused Marula Mining has opted to accelerate its initial work programme at the Northern Cape lithium and tungsten (NCLT) project and also seek to leverage its flexible mining and processing... 


Lake Resources chair optimistic despite short-term challenges in lithium market
Lake Resources chair optimistic despite short-term challenges in lithium market
21st November 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based Lake Resources chairperson Stu Crow has expressed confidence in the company’s future despite recent downturns in the lithium market, including falling prices, reduced investment,... 


Chris Ellison
MinRes to de-link with founder Chris Ellison after tax evasion scandal
21st November 2024 By: Reuters

Australia's Mineral Resources (MinRes) said on Thursday it plans to unwind or exit deals with entities linked to its billionaire founder Chris Ellison after an internal probe found he misused... 


Exxon signs deal to supply lithium to battery maker LG Chem
20th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Exxon Mobil has signed a preliminary agreement to provide battery metal lithium to an LG Chem Ltd. plant in the US, strengthening the oil major’s role in the domestic critical minerals supply... 


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